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Modals of deduction: couldn't have and may not have

Grammar · Modals of deduction · B2 · 20 min. Compare negative past deductions (can't / couldn't have vs may / might not have) and choose the one that fits.

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Compare negative past deductions (can't / couldn't have vs may / might not have) and choose the one that fits.

Level
B2
Category
Grammar
Topic
Modals of deduction
Time
About 20 minutes
Exercises
True / False, Multiple choice, Word order
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  • True / False: Do the two sentences have the same meaning? Write T (same) or F (diffe
  • Multiple choice: Choose the correct option. Think carefully about how sure the speaker
  • Word order: Put the words in order to make past deductions.

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