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Question 161 Discuss
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We ... have called them earlier.

A
should
B
can
C
will
D
shall

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Should have expresses past advice or regret.
Question 162 Discuss
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You ... to be punctual.

A
ought
B
should
C
must
D
can

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Ought takes 'to' to express duty.
Question 163 Discuss
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You ... not have washed those dishes I was going to do it.

A
must
B
need
C
dare
D
ought

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Need not have is used to indicate that an action performed in the past was unnecessary.
Question 164 Discuss
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She ... be French judging by her accent but I am not entirely sure.

A
must
B
can
C
might
D
shall

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Might expresses a weak possibility or an uncertain guess.
Question 165 Discuss
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Passengers ... not smoke anywhere on the airplane.

A
would
B
need
C
must
D
ought

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Must not indicates a strict prohibition or formal rule.
Question 166 Discuss
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He was so tired that he ... barely keep his eyes open.

A
can
B
could
C
should
D
might

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Could is used here to express past ability or capacity.
Question 167 Discuss
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... I open the window or would you prefer it closed

A
shall
B
will
C
must
D
ought

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Shall I is used to make an offer or ask for a preference.
Question 168 Discuss
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We ... to have warned them about the heavy traffic.

A
should
B
must
C
ought
D
could

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Ought is the only modal here that is followed by the infinitive 'to'.
Question 169 Discuss
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My grandfather ... sit in that chair for hours watching the street.

A
should
B
would
C
can
D
may

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Would is used to describe a nostalgic past habit or repeated action.
Question 170 Discuss
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You ... have seen him yesterday because he is currently in London.

A
must not
B
cannot
C
will not
D
should not

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Cannot have denotes an absolute impossibility regarding a past event.
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