Speculating Past Modals Quiz 1 (8 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

Select an option to see the correct answer instantly.

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

Correct Answer: B) Could have earned.

2. I thought I saw Martin this morning. But I ..... because he's in the US this week!

Correct Answer: C) Can't have done.

3. Saqib ..... the project manager. He's much better qualified than Steve. Steve had no idea what he was doing!

Correct Answer: B) Should have been.

4. The concert was fantastic. You really ..... come.

Correct Answer: D) Should have.

5. I really made a mess of my presentation today. I ..... much better if I had practised.

Correct Answer: A) Could have done.

6. You ..... tried to fix the roof yourself. You might have fallen off and been badly injured.

Correct Answer: A) Shouldn't have.

7. ..... Kate ..... with the electricians if they'd been available?

Correct Answer: C) Would / have consulted.

8. I think I ..... the air conditioning on in the office.

Correct Answer: A) Might have left.