There + Other Tenses Exercises PDFSet 4: There + Modals & Mixed Tense Review
20 questions·14 min·Answers included·Explanations included
Preview: Questions
Fill in the blank with the correct option.
1.There ___ a problem with the internet. I can hear the router beeping.
a) can't beb) must bec) will bed) was
2.There ___ some money in the drawer — I'm not sure, but check.
a) must beb) will bec) might bed) can't be
3.There ___ a lot of people at the beach yesterday. The weather was perfect.
a) must beb) werec) will bed) have been
4.There ___ anyone in the office. All the lights are off.
a) must beb) might bec) won't bed) can't be
5.There ___ more public parks in every city. People need green spaces.
a) must beb) should bec) might bed) can't be
... and 15 more questions in the PDF
Preview: Answers
1.must be
2.might be
3.were
4.can't be
5.should be
... and 15 more answers in the PDF
Preview: Explanations
1."must be"(b)
The beeping router is strong evidence, so we use 'must be' to express a logical deduction. There must be a problem with the internet.
2."might be"(c)
'I'm not sure' shows uncertainty. 'Might be' expresses possibility without certainty. There might be some money in the drawer.
3."were"(b)
'Yesterday' is past tense and 'a lot of people' is plural, so we use 'were'. There were a lot of people at the beach yesterday.
4."can't be"(d)
The lights being off is strong evidence that nobody is there. 'Can't be' expresses a logical conclusion that something is impossible. There can't be anyone in the office.
5."should be"(b)
'People need green spaces' expresses an opinion about what is right or necessary. 'Should be' gives advice or a recommendation. There should be more public parks.
... and 15 more explanations in the PDF
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