Speculating Past Modals Quiz 1 (9 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. John has forgotten about the meeting. We ..... reminded him about it yesterday.

Correct Answer: C) Should have.

4. 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.

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

Correct Answer: C) Should have.

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

Correct Answer: A) Could have done.

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

Correct Answer: C) Shouldn't have.

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

Correct Answer: C) Would / have consulted.

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

Correct Answer: A) Might have left.