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Past Modal Verbs of Deduction — Exercise 2

Select the right answer to finish the sentences below.

1The lights are still on in her office. She _______ forgotten to turn them off.

2He didn’t answer any of my calls last night. He _______ been asleep.

3The window is broken, but nothing is missing. It _______ been an accident.

4She knew everyone’s name at the meeting. She _______ done her research.

5The dog is wet and muddy. It _______ been playing outside.

6He looks surprised about the news. He _______ heard it before.

7She arrived late to work. She _______ missed the bus.

8The documents are missing from the folder. Someone _______ moved them.

9He doesn’t recognize her at all. He _______ met her before.

10The roads were very wet this morning. It _______ rained overnight.