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Modal Perfect Tense Quiz 3 (60 MCQs)

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1. What is the function of the modal perfect "could have come" in the sentence "His interest in foreign languages could have come from his grandmother who was an expert in European literature" ?
2. Choose the correct past participle tense of the following verbs:teach/ think/ buy
3. She ..... been a lawyer but she decided to study accountancy instead.
4. He ..... done it if I had said so.
5. Claire was very upset you didn't go to her birthday party. You ..... have gone.
6. Which modal perfect is used to express disapproval of a past action in the sentence "I should have listened to your advice" ?
7. Which sentence is correct? My purse wasn't in my pocket.
8. Detective, my son ..... (not / steal) that car last Sunday afternoon. He was getting married at that time in front of 200 guests!
9. You went to Moscow in February? It ..... have been cold!
10. Listen to the teacher and answer the question.Is the "h-word" reduced?
11. Some envelops could have been delivered.
12. Select the sentence that uses a modal perfect appropriately:
13. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a modal perfect?
14. Somebody ran in front of my car as I was driving. Fortunately, I ..... just in time.
15. I can't find Sue anywhere. She ..... shopping.
16. In the sentence "She needn't have worried about the presentation. It went perfectly, " the modal perfect "needn't have worried" is used to:
17. I shook hands instead of bowing in Japan-I ..... read about etiquette before I went.
18. He obviously wasn't successful at the interview-he looks miserable. He ..... been successful at the interview-he looks miserable.
19. The active voice is form with the modal+have +been+past participle of the verb.
20. There's no way Peter could have written that speech.
21. Complete the sentence.My passport ..... be at home. I've already looked inside my bag three times.
22. She ..... have left her keys at home.
23. You ..... have eaten that sandwich; it was meant for someone else.
24. They ..... have enjoyed the concert; they left early.
25. I ..... have studied harder for the exam.
26. He ..... have realized he had left his wallet at home.
27. What a pity you didn't enter the competition this year. You ..... won it.
28. The movie ..... have been too interesting; everyone fell asleep.
29. I'm so sorry, I ..... have told you a lie.
30. The professor ..... have forgotten about the assignment; it's due today.
31. Thanks, but you ..... have bought me a present.
32. Their car isn't in the drive and I haven't seen them for days. They ..... gone on holiday.
33. He ..... have hurt his leg during the game.
34. You ..... have taken the last piece of cake without asking.
35. They ..... missed the train; it was delayed.
36. I ..... finished my homework yesterday.
37. My gloves were on the table when I went to the changing room, and now they are gone. Somebody .....
38. I wonder why our neighbours decided to move. They ..... (low level of certainty)
39. What's the best way to complete the sentence?'Is that Mr Tanaka?''No, that ..... be him. Mr Tanaka wears glasses.'
40. You ..... have waited for me; I was going to be late anyway.
41. His interest in foreign languages could have come from his grandmother who ..... an expert in European literature.
42. | could have given you a lift, but you didn't tell me that your car had broken down." The speaker is:
43. Which sentence means:I think that talking to Ian will help you solve the problem.
44. He ..... have asked for permission before he used the phone.
45. You ..... accept Tina's proposal. (recommendation)
46. She ..... have arrived early because her flight was delayed.
47. You ..... to have told your teacher that you were leaving.
48. You ..... have finished that book! You only bought it yesterday!
49. "I bought two bottles of milk." "You have bought milk; we have heaps of it in the house."
50. Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of modal perfect?
51. What is the function of modal perfect in the sentence:'He must have left early to catch the train.'?
52. If I had gone with my friends to Jamaica, I ..... come to work this week.
53. Which of the following sentences uses modal perfect to express a deduction about the past?
54. You ..... go to the party if you finish all of your homework.
55. If I had gone with my friends to Jamaica, I would be chilling on a white sand beach right now.
56. "Where do you think Rooney is today?" . "I have no idea. He late."
57. Select the sentence that uses modal perfect to express a regret.
58. You ought to ..... to me, young lady. I'm talking to you.
59. The car plunged into the river. The driver out but the passengers were drowned.
60. Margaret agreed to meet us at the entrance to the theater. She ..... for us when we get there.
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