Everyday situatiuons
Why do you think Sarah didn’t come to the party?
She might have been sick or too tired after work.
Why do you think the Titanic sank?
It must have hit an iceberg and the ship wasn't strong enough.
Why do you think the lights were on but no one was home?
They might have forgotten to turn them off before leaving.
Why do you think your friend looked upset yesterday?
She might have had a bad day or received some bad news.
What do you think might have happened if you had gone to the concert?
I might have had a great time and seen my favorite band live.
What might have happened if you had missed the bus this morning?
I could have been late for my class.
What might Napoleon have done differently to win the war?
He could have avoided attacking Russia in the winter.
What could the thief have done to avoid being caught?
He might have used a different escape route.
What might you have said that made your friend angry?
I could have said something without thinking that hurt her feelings.
If you had studied something else, what could your job be now?
I could have become a designer instead of a teacher.
Why do you think your friend didn’t answer your call last night?
He must have been busy or maybe his phone was off.
What could scientists have done to prevent the Chernobyl disaster?
They might have followed safety rules more strictly.
What might the detective have missed at the crime scene?
He could have missed some fingerprints or a small clue.
How could the argument between your parents have been avoided?
They might have stayed calm and listened to each other more.
What might have gone wrong if you hadn’t checked the weather?
I could have gone out without an umbrella and gotten soaked.
What could your teacher have meant when she said, “Think again”?
She might have thought my answer was wrong or not complete.
Why do you think no one stopped the Berlin Wall from being built?
People might have been afraid to protest, or didn’t know what to do.
Why do you think the main suspect said nothing during the trial?
He might have been told by his lawyer to stay silent.
What do you think your best friend might have thought when you forgot their birthday?
They must have felt disappointed or thought I didn’t care.
Imagine you had never met your best friend—how could your life be different?
I might have felt lonelier or not had someone to talk to every day.
Imagine you saw your friend crying yesterday—what might have caused that?
She might have had a fight with someone or received bad news.
How might history have changed if the internet had been invented in the 1800s?
People could have shared ideas faster, and many events might have happened earlier.
Imagine someone disappeared without a trace—what theories could explain that?
They could have run away, been kidnapped, or had an accident in a remote place.
How might your life have changed if you had moved to another country last year?
I could have learned a new language and made different friends.
What do you think the world might have looked like if humans had never invented electricity?
We might still be using candles, and life would be much slower.