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
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Which modal phrase indicates a logical deduction about a past event?
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Choose the sentence showing past certainty based on evidence.
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She ____ have taken the train because her car ____ still parked here.
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Complete the sentence: 'He was not in class today; he _____ felt sick.'
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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.
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Which phrase expresses uncertainty about something in the past?
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Select the sentence that expresses past doubt or uncertainty.
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He ____ have passed the exam if he ____ studied harder.
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Fill in the blank: 'The cake is gone! The dog _____ eaten it while we were out.'
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Which past modal phrase indicates an impossible past action?
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You ____ have seen the news because everyone ____ talking about it.
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What does 'might have' convey in a sentence?
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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.