Question

2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. 1 I might (leave) my mobile at the hotel but I don't remember. 2 Susan has been travelling for the last two weeks - (be) very tired by now. she must 3 Wendy's accent is a bit strange. She could (be) Northern Irish, but I'm not sure. 4 You can't he was at home with me. 5 Thomas was really upset last week. He must (have) problems at home. ​

Answer 1

Ответ:

1. I might have left  my mobile at the hotel, but I don't remember.
2. Susan has been travelling for the last two weeks - she must be very tired by now.
3. Wendy's accent is a bit strange. She could be Northern Irish, but I'm not sure.
4. You can't have seen Joe in town at noon - he was at home with me.
5. Thomas has been really upset recently. He must have problems at home.
Объяснение:
1. Мы говорим "might have done", когда, с нашей точки зрения, что-то могло произойти, но мы не до конца уверены.
2. С помощью must выражается уверенное предположение, которое говорящий считает правдоподобным. 
3. Could выражает большую степень неуверенности.
4. Мы используем конструкцию can't (couldn't) have done, когда мы уверены, что действие не могло произойти в прошлом.
5. С помощью must выражается уверенное предположение, которое говорящий считает правдоподобным.

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