Unit 26-34: 'can'/'could'/'able to'/'should'/'must'/'have'/'need'
Use the words in brackets to write sentences with "must have" and "can't have" : Paul has had these shoes for years, but they still look new. (he / wear / them much)
He can't have worn them much
Use the words in brackets to write sentences with "must have" and "can't have" : There was a man standing outside the cafe. He was there a long time. (he / wait / for somebody)
He must have been waiting for somebody
Use the words in brackets to write sentences with "must have" and "can't have" : When I got back to my car, it was unlocked. (I / forget / to lock it).
I must have forgotten to lock it
Use the words in brackets to write sentences with "must have" and "can't have" : I can't find my umbrella. (I / leave / it in the restaurant last night)
I must have left it in the restaurant last night
Use the words in brackets to write sentences with "must have" and "can't have" : Amy was in a very difficult situation when she lost her job. (it / be / easy for her)
It can't have been easy for her
Use the words in brackets to write sentences with "must have" and "can't have" : The jacket you bought is very good quality. (it / be / very expensive)
It must have been very expensive
Use the words in brackets to write sentences with "must have" and "can't have" : Sarah hasn't contacted me. (she / get / my message)
She can't have got my message
Use the words in brackets to write sentences with "must have" and "can't have" : Rachel did the opposite of what I asked her to do. (she / understand / what I said)
She can't have understood what I said
Complete the sentence using "might not have" or "couldn't have": - I was surprised Amy wasn't at the meeting. Perhaps she didn't know about it. - Maybe. _____ about it.
She might not have known
Use the words in brackets to write sentences with "must have" and "can't have" : They light was red, but the car didn't stop. (the driver / see / the red light)
The driver can't have seen the red light
Use the words in brackets to write sentences with "must have" and "can't have" : My neighbours were making a lot of noise in the night. It woke me up. (they / have / a party)
They must have been having a party
Use the words in brackets to write sentences with "must have" and "can't have" : I haven't seen our neighbours for the last few days. (they / go away)
They must have gone away
Use the words in brackets to write sentences with "must have" and "can't have" : We went to our friends' house and rang the doorbell, but nobody answered. (they / go out)
They must have gone out
Complete the sentence with a verb (one or two words): - How old is Ed? - He's older tham ne. He must _____ at least 40
be
Complete the sentence with a verb (one or two words): Their house is very near the motorway. It must _____ very noisy
be
Complete the sentence using 'can' or '(be) able to': Ask Katherine about your problem. She might _____ help you
be able to
Complete the sentence using 'can' or '(be) able to': I used to _____ stand on my head, but I can't do it any more
be able to
Complete the sentence using 'can' or '(be) able to': Michael has lived in Italy a long time, so he should _____ speak Italian
be able to
Complete the sentence using the vereb in brackets: - Where's Ben? - I'm not sure. He might ______ lunch. (have)
be having
Complete the sentence with a verb (one or two words): - Do you have a car? - You must _____ ! How could I afford to have a car?
be kidding
Complete the sentence with a verb (one or two words): - You're going on holiday soon. You must _____ forward to it - Yes, I am
be looking
Complete the sentence using the vereb in brackets: - Gary said he would meet us in the cafe, but he isn't here. - He might _____outside. I'll go and look. (wait)
be waiting
Complete the sentence using the vereb in brackets: - Where's Emma? What's she doing? - I'm not sure. She might _____ TV. (watch)
be watching
Complete the sentence using 'can' or '(be) able to': I can't understand Mark. I've never _____ understand him
been able to
Complete the sentence using 'can' or '(be) able to': I haven't _____ sleep very well recently.
been able to
Complete the sentence using 'can' or '(be) able to': Gary has travelled a lot. He _____ speak five languages
can
Complete the sentence using 'can' or '(be) able to': I can't see you on Friday, but I _____ meet you on Saturday morning.
can
Complete the sentence using 'can' or '(be) able to': Nicole _____ drive, but she doesn't have a car
can
Complete the sentence using 'can' or '(be) able to': You have to be careful in this part of the city. It _____ be dangerous
can
Complete the sentence with 'can'/can't/'could'/'couldn't': - Are in hurry? - No, I've got plenty if time. I _____ wait
can
Put in 'can' or 'could': I _____ hear a strange noise. What is it?
can
Put in 'can' or 'could': I _____ understand your point of view, but I don't agree with you
can
Put in 'can' or 'could': Peter is a keen musician. He plays the flute and he _____ also play the piano
can
Complete the sentence with 'can'/can't/'could'/'couldn't': Can you speak a little louder? I _____ hear you very well
can't
Complete the sentence with 'can'/can't/'could'/'couldn't': I'm afraid I _____ come to your party next week
can't
Put in "must" or "can't": Bill and Sue always stay at five-star hotels. They _____ be short of money
can't
Put in "must" or "can't": It rained every day during their holiday. It _____ have been very nice for them
can't
Put in "must" or "can't": That restaurant ______ be very good. It's always empty
can't
Put in "must" or "can't": This bill _____ be correct. It's much too high
can't
Complete the sentence using 'could'/'couldn't'/managed to': My grandfather travelled a lot. He _____ speak five languages
could
Complete the sentence using 'could'/'couldn't'/managed to': My grandmother loved music. She _____ play the piano very well
could
Complete the sentence using 'could'/'couldn't'/managed to': The walls were thin and I _____ hear people talking in the next room
could
Complete the sentence with 'can'/can't/'could'/'couldn't': When Dan was 16, he _____ run 100 metres in 11 seconds
could
Put in 'can' or 'could': Be careful climbing that tree. You _____ fall
could
Put in 'can' or 'could': I'm so angry with him. I _____ kill him!
could
Put in 'can' or 'could': I've been really stupid. I _____ kick myself
could
Put in 'can' or 'could': It's so nice here. I _____ sit here all day but unfortunately I have to go
could
Put in 'can' or 'could': The company Amy works for isn't doing well. She _____ lose her job
could
Put in 'can' or 'could': This is a wonderful place. I _____ stay here forever
could
Complete the sentence using 'can'/'could (have)' + the word in brackets: - Shall I open this letter? - Yes. It _____ important. (be)
could be
Complete the sentence using 'can'/'could (have)' + the word in brackets: - Where shall we meet tomorrow? - Well, I _____ to your office if you like. (come)
could come
Complete the sentence using 'can'/'could (have)' + the word in brackets: - How was your exam? Was it difficult? - It wasn't so bad. It _____ worse. (be)
could have been
Complete the sentence using 'can'/'could (have)' + the word in brackets: - I spent a very boring evening at home yesterday. - Why did you stay at home? You _____ out with us. (come)
could have come
Complete the sentence using 'can'/'could (have)' + the word in brackets: - Does Tom still live in the same place? - I'm not sure. He _____. (move)
could have moved
Complete the sentence using 'can'/'could (have)' + the word in brackets: - I got very wet walking home in the rain. - Why did you walk? You _____ a taxi. (take)
could have taken
Complete the sentence using 'can'/'could (have)' + the word in brackets: - Are you tired? - Yes, very tired. I feel as if I _____ for a week. (sleep)
could sleep
Complete the sentence using 'could'/'couldn't'/managed to': I looked everywhere for the book, but I _____ find it
couldn't
Complete the sentence using 'could'/'couldn't'/managed to': Jessica had hurt her foot and _____ walk very well
couldn't
Complete the sentence using 'could'/'couldn't'/managed to': We wanted to go to the concert, but we _____ get tickets
couldn't
Complete the sentence with 'can'/can't/'could'/'couldn't': I don't feel good this morning. I _____ sleep last night
couldn't
Complete the sentence with 'can'/can't/'could'/'couldn't': I was amazed when I heard the news. I _____ believe it
couldn't
Complete the sentence using "couldn't" or "couldn't have" + the word in brackets: There's no way we could buy a car now. We _____ it. (afford)
couldn't afford
Complete the sentence using "couldn't" or "couldn't have" + the word in brackets: The staff at the hotel were really good. They _____ more helpful. (be)
couldn't have been
Complete the sentence using "couldn't" or "couldn't have" + the word in brackets: We had a really good holiday. It _____ better. (be)
couldn't have been
Complete the sentence using "couldn't" or "couldn't have" + the word in brackets: You helped me a lot. I _____ without you. (manage)
couldn't have managed
Complete the sentence using "couldn't" or "couldn't have" + the word in brackets: Jack prepared for the exam as well as he could. He _____ harder. (study)
couldn't have studied
Complete the sentence using "couldn't" or "couldn't have" + the word in brackets: I _____ in a big city. I'd hate it. (live)
couldn't live
Complete the sentence using "couldn't" or "couldn't have" + the word in brackets: I wouldn't like to live near the motorway. I _____ the noise of the traffic. (stand)
couldn't stand
Complete the sentence using "couldn't" or "couldn't have" + the word in brackets: I _____ that hat. People would laugh at me. (wear)
couldn't wear
Complete the sentence using the vereb in brackets: - Does Max have any brothers or sisters? - I'm not sure. I think he may _____ a younger sister. (have)
have
Complete the sentence with a verb (one or two words): David is the managing director of a large company, so he must _____ quite a high salary
have
Complete the sentence using the vereb in brackets: Complete the sentence using the vereb in brackets: - Is Ellie here? - I can't see her. She may not ______ yet. (arrive)
have arrived
Complete the sentence using the vereb in brackets: - Who was the guy we saw with Anna yestaerday? - I'm not sure. It may _____ het brother. (be)
have been
Complete the sentence with a verb (one or two words): I didn't hear my phone. I must _____ asleep
have been
Complete the sentence with a verb (one or two words): The road is closed, so we have to go another way. There must _____ an accident
have been
Complete the sentence with a verb (one or two words): I've lost one of my gloves. I must _____ it somewhere
have dropped
Complete the sentence using the vereb in brackets: - Hannah is supposed to meet us here, and she's already 20 minutes late. - She may _____. She's always forgetting things. (forget)
have forgotten
Complete the sentence using 'can'/'could (have)' + the word in brackets: - Did you go to university? - No. I could ______, but I didn't want to. (go)
have gone
Complete the sentence using the vereb in brackets: - Do you know where Jeff is? Is he still in the office? - He was here earlier, but he might _____ home. (go)
have gone
Complete the sentence using the vereb in brackets: - I rang Dan's doorbell, but he didn't answer. I'm sure he was there. - He might not _____ the forrbell. (hear)
have heard
Complete the sentence with a verb (one or two words): I'm sure you know this song. You must _____ it before
have heard
Complete the sentence using the vereb in brackets: - I can't find my umbrella. Have you seen it? - You may _____ it in the restaurant last night. (leave)
have left
Complete the sentence with a verb (one or two words): I don't seem to have my wallet with me. I must _____ it at home
have left
Complete the sentence using the vereb in brackets: - Hod did John know that I'd lost my job? - I don't know. I suppose Sam may _____ him. (tell)
have told
Complete the sentence with a verb (one or two words): You've lived in this village a long time. You must _____ everybody who lives here
know
Complete the sentence using 'could'/'couldn't'/managed to': A girl fell into the river, but some people _____ pull her out. She's all right now
managed to
Complete the sentence using 'could'/'couldn't'/managed to': I ran my first marathon recently. It was very hard, but I _____ finish
managed to
Complete the sentence using 'could'/'couldn't'/managed to': There was a small fire in the kitchen, but fortunately I _____ put it out
managed to
Complete the sentence using 'could'/'couldn't'/managed to': They didn't want to come with us at first, but we _____ persuade them
managed to
Put in "must" or "can't": Congratulations on passing your exam. You _____be very pleased
must
Put in "must" or "can't": I often see that man in this street. He _____ live near me
must
Put in "must" or "can't": I'm sure Kate gave me her address. I _____ have it somewhere
must
Put in "must" or "can't": Karen hasn't left the office yet. She _____ be working late tonight
must
Put in "must" or "can't": That restaurant _____ be very good. It's always full of people
must
Put in "must" or "can't": You got here very quickly. You _____ have driven very fast
must
Put in "must" or "can't": You've been travelling all day. You _____ be tired
must
Complete the answer to the question with 'was' / 'were able to...': - Did everybody escape from the fire? - Yes. The fire spread quickly, but everybody _____
was able to escape
Complete the answer to the question with 'was' / 'were able to...': - Did you finish your work this afternoon? - Yes, there was nobody to disturb me, so I _____
was able to finish it
Complete the answer to the question with 'was' / 'were able to...': - Did the thief get away? - Yes. No-one realised what haw happening and the thief _____
was able to get away
Complete the answer to the question with 'was' / 'were able to...': - Did you solve the problem? - Yes, we did. It wasn't easy but we _____
were able to solve it