Exercise 1: Choose The Best Answer: Modal Perfect

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MODAL PERFECT

Exercise 1: Choose the best answer

1. If I had a bicycle, I would/ will ride it every day.

2. George would have gone/would go on a trip to Chicago if he had had time.

3. Marcela didn’t come to class yesterday. She will have had/may have had an

accident.

4. John didn’t do his homework, so the teacher became very angry. John must

have done/should have done his homework.

5. Sharon was supposed to be here at nine o’clock. She must have forgotten/must

forget about our meeting.

6. Where do you think Juan is today? I have no idea. He should have slept/may

have slept late.

7. George missed class today. He might have had/should have had an accident.

8. Robert arrived without his notebook. He could have lost/would have lost it.

9. Thomas received a warning for speeding. He couldn’t have driven/shouldn’t

have driven so fast.

10. Henry’s car stopped on the highway. It may run/may have run out of gas.

11. That can't have been/shouldn't have been Nick that you saw.

12. You must have given/might have given me a hand!

13. I caught a later train because I had to see/ must have seen a client.

14. I suppose Bill should have lost/might have lost his way.
15. I didn't refuse the cake, as it should have been/would have been rude.

16. I don't know who rang, but it could have been/must have been Jim.

17. It was odd that you should have bought/would have bought the same car.

18. It's a pity you didn't ask because I can't help/could have helped you.

19. It's your own fault, you can't have gone/shouldn't have gone to bed so late.

Exercise 2: Using “must + have + Past participle” or “should + have + Past

participle” to complete the sentences.

1. Hendry was deported for having an expired visa. He (have)____________ his

visa renewed.

2. Julietta was absent for the first time yesterday. She (be)___________ sick.

3. The photos are black. The X rays at the airport (damage)___________ it.

4. Blanca got a parking ticket. She (not, park) ______________ in a reserved spot,

since she had no permit.

5. Mary did very well on the exam. She (study)_____________ very hard.

6. Jean did very badly on the exam. She (study)_____________ harder.

7. German called us as soon as his wife had her baby. He (be)____ very proud.

8. John isn’t here yet. He (forget)______________ about our meeting.

9. Alex failed the exam. He (not, study) _____________ enough

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