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Gap Filling

3 Fill in the gaps in this dialogue with one suitable word using must, might, or can’t have.

Tina: Blast it! I can’t believe that we’ve just been robbed. It (1) must have been because I hadn’t closed
one of the windows properly.

Rosemary: Don’t blame yourself like that. It (2) ____________________________ occurred for an entirely different
reason. Anyway, they (3) ____________________________ come through the window. Look how high up

we are.
Tina: Don’t be so sure. Nothing like that would put real professional burglars off. I’m certain of one

thing. They (4) ____________________________ watched the house. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have known
we were out.

Rosemary: Perhaps. I think it would be a good idea to talk to the neighbours as they (5) ____________________________
seen or heard something.

4 Rewrite the sentences using must have, might have, or can’t have.

1. I’m sure the burglar got in through an open window.

The burglar must have got in through an open window.

2. Perhaps you left your bag on your seat in the restaurant.

You .

3. I’m sure my wife didn’t take my keys. She never does that.

My wife .

4. Perhaps our neighbours have gone on holiday. There are no lights on in the house.
Our neighbours .

5. I’m sure the mayor didn’t accept the bribe. He’s a very honest man.

The mayor .

6. Perhaps the thieves sold the stolen goods.

The thieves .

7. I’m sure Sheila was at home last night, and she was studying for an exam.

Sheila .
8. I’m sure I didn’t borrow any money from you. I never forget things like that.

I .

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ORTAÖĞRETİM 7 ENGLISH-11
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