C2ProficiencyTopic: Modal verbs
Advanced modals of deduction and criticism
Speculate about the past, criticise missed chances and talk about unnecessary actions with perfect modals.
13 questionsby Grove EnglishAdded 9 Oct 2026
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Perfect modals and formal should
Choose the correct option for each gap.
Judging by the flour all over the kitchen, the children all afternoon.
We because we had priority passes, so we walked straight in.
You so much food; there was already plenty in the fridge.
I suppose I mistaken, but I'm fairly sure I locked the door.
With hindsight, the board the staff before announcing the merger.
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