Modals of Deduction & Speculation -B2 Grammar Test
This B2-level grammar test focuses on modal verbs used for deduction and speculation in the present and past.
Choose the correct modal form for each sentence.
RESULTS
#1. He isn’t answering his phone. He ___ busy.
#2. She looks tired. She ___ worked late last night.
#3. The lights are off. They ___ at home.
#4. He arrived late. He ___ missed the bus.
#5. This answer is wrong. It ___ correct.
#6. She’s not in her office. She ___ be at lunch.
#7. The window is broken. Someone ___ broken it.
#8. He knew all the answers. He ___ studied a lot.
#9. They didn’t hear the alarm. They ___ asleep.
#10. She didn’t come to work today. She ___ sick.
#11. The room is empty. The meeting ___ finished.
#12. He didn’t recognize me. He ___ seen me before.
#13. She looks happy. She ___ received good news.
#14. The car is gone. They ___ left already.
#15. He passed the exam easily. He ___ very well prepared.
