Modal Verbs | Simulator 9 | MET

Modal Verbs | Simulator 9 | MET

Modal Verbs — Simulator 9

Modal Verbs — Simulator 9

Level 9 / 10 • Double Traps • Near-Identical Distractors

Instructions: Choose the correct modal or modal phrase. Each question contains two traps (time + strength).

Strategy:
1) Lock the time (present vs past)
2) Decide: deduction, expectation, or criticism
3) Eliminate “almost right” options

1. The room is silent and the lights are off. They ___ already left.

  • might have
  • can have
  • must have
  • should have

2. He studied very little. He ___ pass the exam.

  • might
  • should
  • must
  • can

3. She arrived on time. She ___ missed the bus.

  • must have
  • might have
  • should have
  • can’t have

4. I expected her to call, but she didn’t. She ___ forgotten.

  • must have
  • might have
  • should have
  • can have

5. The deadline was yesterday. You ___ told me earlier.

  • must have
  • might have
  • can have
  • should have

6. The streets are completely dry. It ___ rained overnight.

  • might have
  • can’t have
  • must have
  • should have

7. She practiced every day. She ___ be very confident now.

  • might
  • can
  • should
  • must

8. He didn’t answer my email. He ___ been busy.

  • might have
  • must have
  • should have
  • can have

9. The presentation was excellent. She ___ prepared carefully.

  • might have
  • should have
  • can have
  • must have

10. He looks confused right now. He ___ understood the instructions.

  • must have
  • can’t have
  • might have
  • should have

Your Score

Interpretation:
9–10 = Near-test-ready
7–8 = Review double-trap logic
≤6 = Review Simulators 7–8

Refresher — Double Traps

  • Always lock the time first
  • Then decide: deduction, expectation, or criticism
  • Ignore options that are “almost right”

Answer Key

1) must have 2) might 3) can’t have 4) might have 5) should have 6) can’t have 7) should 8) might have 9) must have 10) can’t have