Past of modals (Test)

Past of modals - Test

1. They ------- taken a shorter route, but they didn't. They wanted to stop at Jenny's house on the way.

  • must've
  • may
  • could've

2. It's a healthy baby girl. The doctor -------- have been better.

  • shouldn't
  • can't
  • couldn't

3. I don't see Vicky. Do you think she already left? She -------- left. I have her house keys.

  • couldn't have
  • would've
  • might have

4. We ------ made the decision at the last meeting. We may have missed the opportunity now.

  • should've
  • must have
  • would've

5. I -------- bought the tickets earlier. We would have better seats.

  • might have
  • must have
  • should've

6. Are we going to the concert tonight? I don't know, Sheila --------- able to get the tickets.

  • shouldn't have been
  • might not have been
  • couldn't be

7. Penny really loved Fred. She ------- married any boy in town.

  • should've
  • could've
  • must have

8. I didn't know you needed sugar. I -------- brought you some from my house.

  • could
  • must
  • could have

9. Charlotte slept until late. She's running to see if she can catch her train; it -------- left yet.

  • couldn't have
  • must not
  • might not have

10. We ------- travelled first class; we had the money.

  • could have
  • couldn't
  • could

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