Present and Past Speculation (modal verbs)

Tom has 5 cars. He _____ be rich!

She speaks excellent English. She _____ have lived in the UK.

It’s 3 a.m. The shop _____ be open.

I don’t know where Alex is. He _____ be at home.

The curtains are closed and the lights are off. They _____ be sleeping.

She looks very happy! She _____ have got good news.

This story is ridiculous. It _____ be true!

The ground is wet. It _____ have rained earlier.

He has a new phone, but no job. He _____ have saved money.

I can’t find my notebook. I'm not sure but I _____ have left it at school.

There’s no one in class. They _____ be having a break.

The exam was very easy. You _____ have made many mistakes.

Your phone is ringing. It _____ be your mum calling.

She has a dictionary with her. Perhaps she _____ study later.

He’s wearing a wedding ring. He _____ be married.

I’m sure Liam is already at home. He finished work early.
Liam ________________ (be) already at home. He finished work early.

I’m certain this painting isn’t real. It’s too cheap.
This painting ____________________ (be) real. It’s too cheap.

I think the children are playing in the garden, but I’m not sure.
The children _________ (be) playing in the garden.

I’m sure Helen didn’t write that report. She was sick all week.
Helen _______________ (write) that report. She was sick all week.

Maybe he forgot about the meeting. He sometimes does.
He _____________ (forget) about the meeting.

I’m sure they didn’t hear you. The music was too loud.
They _____________ (hear) you. The music was too loud.

I think the neighbours are on holiday, but I’m not certain.
The neighbours _______________ (be) on holiday.

I’m sure this phone is very expensive. Look at the brand!
This phone ______________ (be) very expensive.

I’m certain Mark hasn’t arrived yet. His flight was delayed.
Mark ________________ (arrive) yet. His flight was delayed.

Perhaps Emma is waiting for us outside.
Emma _______________ (be) waiting for us outside.

I’m sure Tom didn’t understand the instructions. He looked confused.
Tom _______________ (understand) the instructions. He looked confused.

Maybe they’ve already seen that movie. They go to the cinema a lot.
They ____________ (see) that movie already.