He ___ have been asleep; he didn't hear the doorbell. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He ___ have been asleep; he didn't hear the doorbell.

A. could

B. should

C. must

D. would

Answer: Option C

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'Must have' deduction.

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He ___ have missed the bus; he left home early.

A. shouldn't

B. mustn't

C. can't

D. wouldn't

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Can't have' past impossibility.

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You ___ not leave your dog in the car on a hot day.

A. need

B. must

C. can

D. may

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Must not' safety.

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She ___ have been in the office; I just saw her there.

A. should

B. could

C. may

D. must

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Must have' shows near-certainty about the past.

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