Question

10-Present or Past? Use either must/can’t etc. have done or must/can’t etc. do to fill the gaps:

Example: There is a new car in Mick’s garage.

He must have sold (must/sell) the old one.



a) There are a lot of ski-shops in this area.

It ________________________ (must/snow) a lot.

b) Joanne isn’t wearing her ring.

She ________________________ (must/break off) the engagement.

c) Hugo had gray hair yesterday but today it’s black.

He ________________________ (must/dye) it.

d) Colin’s name is not on the list.

He ________________________ (can/pass) the exam.

e) Diana is in love with my brother.

She ________________________ (must/be) mad!

f) Sally isn’t at school today.

She ________________________ (may/have) an accident.

g) Gina isn’t at school today.

She ________________________ (may/have) the flu.

h) Helen’s been away for a week but she’s back today.

She ________________________ (must/have) the flu.

i) Tom used to be in love with my sister.

He ________________________ (must/be) mad!

j) Ben’s car has stopped.

He ________________________ (should/fill) it up with petrol.

k) Ben’s car has stopped.

He ________________________ (should/phone) the garage quickly to get help.

Answer 1

a) must snow

b) must've broken off

c) must've dyed

d) can't pass

e) must be

f) must've had

g) may have

h) must have had

i) must've been

j) should've filled

k) should phone