Modal verbs in past
Quiz by Paulina Pawelus
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- Q1
George ___ that woman. He is happily married to Judy.
must have kissed
can't have kissed
should have kissed
may not have kissed
45s - Q2
I was driving across the country and the fog was so thick it was possible to stroke the bigger pieces and scratch them on the ear. They ___ sheep, too.
might have been
should have been
can't have been
couldn't have been
45s - Q3
Due to a typing error, Monday's story on a local musiscian mistakenly reported that he was on drugs. It ___ he was on drums.
might have reported
couldn't have reported
should have reported
may have reported
45s - Q4
Holly's husband ___ about her illness. You can't hide something like this for so long.
couldn't have known
must have known
can't have known
may have known
45s - Q5
A doctor calls a patient. 'Mr. Johnson, I have good news and bad news. The good news is that you have got only 24 hours to live.' 'That's the good news?! What's the bad news?' 'I ___ yesterday.'
may have called
couldn't have called
must have called
should have called
45s - Q6
Luke ___ this fish himself. It's much too heavy, he wouldn't even have been able to lift it.
may not have caught
can't have caught
must have caught
couldn't have caught
45s - Q7
After the accident Laura really suffered. She ___ for three months.
couldn't have walks
may not have walked
couldn't have walked
must have walked
45s - Q8
'Oh come on. "Suicide Squad" ___ so bad.' 'Are you kidding? It was so terrible I wanted to kill myself watching it just to stop the pain.'
must have been
might not have been
can't have be
can't have been
45s