Modals of deduction
It ______ have rained a lot last night, everything is wet outside.
must
The _______ you get, the wiser you become. (old)
older
John got a big promotion thanks ___ all his hard work.
to
Can you get me some painkillers? I have a splitting _________.
headache
How do you ______ down after a long hard day?
slow
I can't find my keys. I _____ have left them in my office, but I can't remember.
might
The more you train, the ______ you'll be. (fit)
fitter
The streets were completely flooded ____ to the thunderstorm.
due / owing
I have an _______ stomach, it must've been something I ate.
upset
take
She ______ have attended the meeting. She wasn't in the office at that time.
couldn't
The _______ you learn, the more your earn.
more
The criminal was caught last week ________ of good detective work.
as a result / because
I fell down the stairs, I think I ________ my ankle.
sprained
It's quite common to ______ out while listening to music.
chill
The presentation ______ have gone great. She's seemed prepared for it.
should
The sooner we leave, the ______ it is.
better
He was chosen for the team because __ his amazing skills.
of
Take some vitamin C ______, you'll feel better.
tablets
I feel stupid when I don't _____ a joke.
get
He ______ have arrived. He called me from home 3 minutes ago.
can't
The ________ you climb, the colder it gets.
higher
The CEO was awarded ________ to his management abilities.
owing / thanks
I have a nasty rash on my elbow. You should apply some _______ to it.
ointment
cracks