Exercise 6. Complete each sentence using one of the phrases from the box.

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Exercise 5. Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.

a) That can't have been/shouldn't have been Nick that you saw.

b) You must have given/might have given me a hand!

c) I caught a later train because I had to see/must have seen a client.

d) I suppose Bill should have lost/might have lost his way.

e) I didn't refuse the cake, as it should have been/would have been rude.

f) I don't know who rang, but it could have been/must have been Jim.

g) It was odd that you should have bought/would have bought the same car.

h) I asked them to leave but they might not/wouldn't go.

i) It's a pity you didn't ask because I can't help/could have helped you.

j) It's your own fault, you can't have/shouldn't have gone to bed so late.

a) You and your big mouth! It was supposed to be a secret. You shouldn't have told her!

b) The plane is late. It… landed by now.

c) You… met my brother. I haven't got one!

d) There is only one explanation. You …left your keys on the bus.

e) You… heard me right. I definitely said 204525.

f) The meat is a bit burnt. You… cooked it for so long.

g) I'm sorry. I accept I … been a little bit rude.

h) You really… taken so much trouble over me.

i) Was it really necessary? You … tell the police, you know.

j) Keep your fingers crossed! The traffic warden… noticed the car's parking ticket has run out!

Exercise 7. Complete each sentence by writing one word in each space. Contractions (can't) count as one word.

a) I … have become a millionaire, but I decided not to.

b) You… have been here when Helen told the boss not to be so lazy! It was great!

c) Peter wasn't here then, so he … have broken your vase.

d) I … have bought that car, but I decided to look at a few others.

e) If you felt lonely, you … have given me a ring.

f) Don't take a risk like that again! We …have lost because of you.

g) It's been more than a week! You … have had some news by now!

h) We were glad to help. We… have just stood by and done nothing.

i) You really … have gone to so much trouble!

j) I … have thought that it was rather difficult.