Modal Verbs | Simulator 7 | MET

Modal Verbs | Simulator 7 | MET

Modal Verbs — Simulator 7

Modal Verbs — Simulator 7

Level 7 / 10 • Mixed Deduction • Present & Past

Instructions: Choose the correct modal or modal phrase. This simulator mixes positive and negative deduction in both present and past.

Strategy:
1) Identify the time (present vs past)
2) Check evidence (strong / weak / contradictory)
3) Choose the correct strength

1. The lights are on and there is music playing. They ___ be at home.

  • should
  • must
  • might
  • can

2. He arrived very early, so he ___ missed the first train.

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

3. She studied every night. She ___ pass the exam.

  • should
  • must
  • might
  • can

4. The streets are dry. It ___ rained last night.

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

5. You look exhausted. You ___ take a short break.

  • must
  • might
  • can
  • should

6. The report was submitted yesterday. She ___ forgotten to send it.

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

7. It’s very quiet in the office. Everyone ___ gone home.

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

8. She isn’t answering her phone. She ___ be in a meeting.

  • must
  • should
  • might
  • can

9. He answered every question correctly. He ___ misunderstood the instructions.

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

10. The exam was very easy for her. She ___ prepared well.

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

Your Score

Interpretation:
9–10 = Advanced deduction control
7–8 = Minor gaps in strength or time
≤6 = Review Simulators 5–6

Refresher — Mixed Deduction

  • must / must have → strong conclusion
  • might / might have → possibility
  • can’t have → impossibility
  • should / should have → advice / expectation

Answer Key

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