Past Modal Verbs: Degrees of Possibility in the Past Exercise

Past Modal Verbs: Degrees of Possibility in the Past

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Past Modal Verbs: Degrees of Possibility in the Past

Focus on past modal verbs that indicate varying degrees of possibility in past situations. Practice choosing the correct verb forms.

Questions

  1. MultiChoice

    Which modal phrase indicates a logical deduction about a past event?

  2. MultiChoice

    Choose the sentence showing past certainty based on evidence.

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    She ____ have taken the train because her car ____ still parked here.

  4. MultiChoice

    Complete the sentence: 'He was not in class today; he _____ felt sick.'

  5. MultiChoice

    What does 'could have' express in: 'We could have won if we had scored that penalty'?

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    They ____ have missed the bus because they ____ running late.

  7. MultiChoice

    Which phrase expresses uncertainty about something in the past?

  8. MultiChoice

    Select the sentence that expresses past doubt or uncertainty.

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    He ____ have passed the exam if he ____ studied harder.

  10. MultiChoice

    Fill in the blank: 'The cake is gone! The dog _____ eaten it while we were out.'

  11. MultiChoice

    Which past modal phrase indicates an impossible past action?

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    You ____ have seen the news because everyone ____ talking about it.

  13. MultiChoice

    What does 'might have' convey in a sentence?

  14. MultiChoice

    Choose the best structure: 'The door was locked, so the burglar _____ entered through the window.'

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    They ____ have forgotten about the meeting since no one ____ up.