Prefixes
It is ________ to drink under the age of 21 in the United States.
illegal
When my parents got divorced, I had to learn to ____________ my new living situation at a very young age.
cope with
You check your bank account and find that someone has deposited $100. What happened? (might)
Possible answers: My mom might have given me the money. My friend who owed me money might have deposited it.
My business degree wasn't very interesting or useful when it came to finding a job. I wish I ________ (study) history instead.
had studied
Why did you even bring that up? It's so unrelevant to the story.
Why did you even bring that up? It's so IRRELEVANT to the story.
There is no way that story is true! It's ____________ !
My brother has always had a bad temper, but he's __________ it and I think it's getting better.
working on
You arrive home and find the front door open and some things are missing. (must)
Possible answers: I must have been robbed. Somebody must have broken into my house.
She didn't start studying Mandarin until she arrived in China. She should ___________ (do) a course about six months before.
have done
He broke his arm in the three places. It may have hurt really bad!
He broke his arm in the three places. It MUST have hurt really bad!
You can never predict the weather in Melbourne. It's so ____________!
irregular
I've always wanted to write a book, so now that I have the time, I'm finally going to ___________ it.
tackle
You receive a package addressed to you containing a brand new tablet and a card that says "Enjoy!" (may)
Possible answers: I may have won a prize. My parents/friend may have sent it to me.
In his new job, he has to interpret a lot of statistics. If only he __________ (pay) more attention in maths classes.
had paid
I wish I would go away for Christmas this year, but I have to work.
I wish I COULD go away for Christmas this year, but I have to work.
It's so ____________ that it rained through your entire holiday.
unfortunate
After we broke up, it was difficult to _____________ my life, but now I'm starting to feel better.
get on with
It's possible that John didn't steal the money. (not)
He might not have stolen the money. He may not have stolen the money. He mightn't have stolen the money.
I really want to get better at writing. (wish)
I wish I could get better at writing.
I didn't pass my science test yesterday and now I'm failing the class. I really would have studied harder!
I didn't pass my science test yesterday and now I'm failing the class. I really SHOULD have studied harder!
I was so ______________ with my new blender that I returned it to the store and made a formal complaint.
dissatisfied
I'm not sure I'm ready to ___________ a career change right now. I'm just too nervous.
go ahead with
A: I wonder who left these flowers for us.
B: Actually, Elaine called and said something about a surprise for us.
(have)
Elaine must have sent the flowers. It must have been Elaine.
I'd love to come on vacation with you, but I don't have enough money. (if only)
If only I had enough money to come with you.
It's impossible that Karen broke the vase because she was with me. She CAN'T/COULDN'T have done it.