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Modal Perfect Could HaveSet 7

1There's no way Peter could have written that speech.

2She can't have passed the exam.

3I'm not sure where she is. She ..... gone to the gym.

4He wishes he (take) a trip around the world soon.

5Which sentence correctly uses the perfect modal 'could have'?

6..... on time, even if I'd left earlier. There were dreadful traffic jams all the way.

7Complete the sentences with the words below.Why did you step into the road like that! You ..... seriously injured!

8Patty ..... gone by bus.Why did she walk?

9They ..... have known about the surprise party, because they acted surprised.

10If Albert had come sooner, he could has eaten dinner with the whole family.

11If we didn't have to stop for these bathroom breaks, we ..... been there by now.

12If you 'd burnt the cake, we ..... eat it.

13What is the correct usage of 'would have'?

14If Jan could run in 10 seconds, he ..... (be) anathlete.

15Which modal verbs is often used to express possibilty or ability in the past?

16Dan's work was closed yesterday. He ..... have been working.

17He ..... the project already; it was a massive task.

18I could have participated in the research project if I ..... in the Philippines at that time.

19If I could have gone with you, I ..... have.

20Jackson arrived without his book. He ..... it.

21Don't lie to me that you were ill yesterday. You ..... been ill-Don said you were at the ice hockey match last night.

22There was enough time. He ..... stolen the laptop.

23Why didn't you phone Paul? He ..... have given a lift to the airport yesterday.

24If you had bought some ice cream, we ..... for dessert.

25The reports concluded that the survivors ..... the other passengers but chose not to.

26If I had gone to the University of Miami, I ..... participated in their Spanish immersion program.

27I ..... (arrive) on time, even if I'd left earlier. There were dreadful traffic jams all the way. (past negative possibility)

28Sarah ..... have won the race if she wants it

29Thank you very much! I ..... passed the course without your help!

30Kasia ..... something bad, she has a pain in her stomach.

31I would ..... written you a postcard if I had had your address.

32Had the company invested in better cybersecurity earlier, the recent data breach ..... avoided.

33You ..... have finished earlier if you wanted.

34Which past modal verb is used to express capability in the past?

35She didn't realize that her words ..... hurt him.

36The students ..... been taking a break outside. They were taking a state test.

37Fill in the blank: Were it not for his stubbornness, he ..... (can achieve) so much more.

38Look out! You ..... that window with the football

39If Jones was at work until six, he ..... the murder.

40I ..... a lot as an account manager, but the job was just too boring.

41Past modal (I am sure it didn't happen): Sanzjar ..... (be) pleased when he failed the Maths test.

42He ..... gone to the city center. He did say he wanted to go Christmas shopping today.

43I wish I ..... have seen the film with them.

44If we had more resources, we ..... reduce computing time by half. (possibility)

45Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of modal perfect?

46Ngoc could have worked as a model if she ..... taller.

47Mrs Martin ..... the bicylcle, or she wouldn't have had the accident.

48Select the correct negative deduction about the past: It was a sunny day; they ..... been cold.

49Identify the use of the modal:Alex couldn't have been at the concert; she was working that night.

50Rewrite this sentence saying the same:I don't believe Helen broke those CDs; it's impossible.

51Complete the idea with the right structure.I'm not a fan of their logo. I think they ..... it years ago.

52She went to the office by taxi, but she ..... by bus.

53If he had had time, he ..... joined us.

54In 1900, people ..... watch TV.

55If the tree hadn't been so high, he ..... it up to take his kite down.

56If we had been invited to the luncheon, we ..... more people.

57I'm sure he didn't take it.

58You couldn't ..... your work-out already. You only just started an hour ago!

59It can't have been much fun!

60Which one is "past advice"?

61We ..... (finish) the game, even if we'd wanted to. It was raining very hard and we had to stop. (past negative possibility)