ABCD English
4. Structure • Level 3

Deduction (Past)

10 Questions • 3 Minutes

📖 Lesson: Deduction (Past)

Definition

Making logical guesses about the PAST.

Formula

MODAL + HAVE + PAST PARTICIPLE (V3)

Examples

  • *Must have done*: "The streets are wet. It *must have rained*." (I am sure it did).
  • *Can't have done*: "He *can't have stolen* it; he was with me." (Impossible).
  • *Might have done*: "I *might have left* my keys in the car." (Possible).

Should Have Done

  • Regret/Criticism: "You *should have studied*." (But you didn't).

📋 Practice Questions

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1. The streets are wet. It _____ rained.
  • Amust
  • Bmust have
  • Cshould have
  • Dcan't have
2. He _____ stolen the money. He was with me!
  • Amustn't have
  • Bcan't have
  • Cshouldn't have
  • Dmight not
3. I _____ left my keys at home.
  • Amust have
  • Bmust
  • Ccan have
  • Ddid
4. She _____ arrived yet. It's too early.
  • Amustn't have
  • Bcan't have
  • Cshouldn't have
  • Dmay not
5. They _____ forgotten about the meeting.
  • Amust have
  • Bshould have
  • Ccan have
  • Dneed have
6. He _____ seen us. It was dark.
  • Acan't have
  • Bmustn't have
  • Cshouldn't have
  • Dmay not
7. You _____ been crazy to do that!
  • Amust have
  • Bshould have
  • Ccan have
  • Dneed have
8. The thief _____ got in through the window.
  • Amust have
  • Bcan have
  • Cshould have
  • Dneed have
9. She _____ passed the exam. She studied hard.
  • Amust have
  • Bcan't have
  • Cshould have
  • Dneed have
10. Where is my bag? I _____ left it on the bus.
  • Amust have
  • Bshould have
  • Ccan have
  • Dneed have

🔗 Keep Practicing

A vs. An→Adverbs of Frequency→All vs. Whole→Alternatives to If→Both/Either/Neither→Causative (Have/Get)→