Modals Of Speculation Quiz 7 (25 MCQs)

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1. They ..... be at the office because I just saw them online.
2. Use a modal verb to express uncertainty:He ..... be the one who called.
3. Fill in the blank with a modal verb:They ..... finish the project by Friday.
4. How can you say such a thing? You ..... be serious.
5. Construct a sentence using the modal 'may' to speculate about the weather.
6. 'Is that Mr Tanaka?''No, that ..... be him. Mr Tanaka wears glasses.'
7. I would rather watch my favorite TV show at home.
8. The package ..... arrive tomorrow; the tracking information shows it's in transit.
9. He drives an expensive car. He must have a good job.
10. You (a) be finished already! The homework is supposed to take an hour.
11. Where is my phone? I ..... it on the bus.
12. Despite the fact that no written records exist to explain how or why Stonehenge was built, it could have been built by:
13. "I suppose my holidays ..... longer! I really liked binge-watching series and films!"
14. Sara's very busy. Maybe, she ..... not be able to come tonight
15. Which sentence uses contextual clues to make a deduction about the past?
16. He ..... be American. He doesn't speak English.
17. Which of these expresses a conclusion or high level of certainty?
18. Why did she divirce him?
19. I ..... have checked the parking restrictions before I left my car there! Now I'll have to pay a fine!
20. I was unable ..... , because I didn't have enough time.
21. You got the job? That's great. I'm sure you're delighted.You got the job? That's great. You ..... be delighted.
22. The car from Moto GP we watched last night ..... over 100 mph at least!
23. She's won prizes for her research. She ..... be really intelligent.
24. That??? be Kai's mum. She's got long red hair just like Kai!
25. Fill in the blank with a modal verb:You ..... not enter without permission.