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UNIT
21
EXERCISES

21.1 Which sentence, (a) or (b), is most likely to follow the one given? (A)
1 Don't throw the picture away, give it to Tony.
a He might have liked it. b He might like it.
2 When she went out this morning she left her briefcase here.
a She might have meant to leave it behind. b She might mean to leave it behind.
3 Nobody knows where the jewels have gone.
a They might have been stolen. b They might be stolen.
4 Don't throw away the rest of the meat.
a We might have wanted it for dinner. b We might want it for dinner.
5 Don't wait for me.
a I might have been a few minutes late. b I might be a few minutes late.

21.2 Adam is late. Use the pictures to say what may/might/could have happened to him. (A)

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What else do you think may/might/could have happened to him?

21.3 Underline the word or words that are possible in each sentence. (A & B)

1 'Do you know where Mark left the car keys?' 'He might/can have left them on the table.'
2 If Jerry hadn't grabbed my arm, I may/might have fallen off the bridge.
3 They might/could have chosen anyone for the job, but they picked me.
4 I could/may have stayed overnight with Don and Mary, but I thought I should get home as
soon as possible.
5 In factories in the 19th century, a worker could/may be dismissed for being ill.
6 I may/could have cleaned the house by the time you get home.
7 By the end of the day I can/may have finished painting the walls. Tomorrow I'll start on the ceiling.
8 It can/could be possible one day to detect disease simply by looking at people's eyes.
21.4 Speculate on what might have happened to you by the end of next year. Use I may/might/could
(possibly/conceivably) have + past participle in your answers. For those things that are
particularly likely to happen to you, use I may/might/could well have + past participle. (C)
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