Lesson XXII: Speculaticve Statements of the Past

Exercise: B.3.2. Practice Possible & Advisable Situations in the Past Use the fragments to express your attitude about the situation described. For example: He had been at his laptop when I came to the door. - must write the report - HE MUST'VE BEEN WRITING THE REPORT . Zhu was watching TV while his roommate was doing the room. - should help him - HE SHOULD'VE BEEN HELPING HIM . 1. He wasn't doing anything when I passed by his room this morning. -should study for his exam- 2. He was talking to Professor Johnson when we entered the classroom, and the professor was laughing. -must recall some funny events- 3. Tom didn't answer when I gave him a call, but I know he was there. -might take a shower- 4. We were all working very hard, but Peter was just sitting there watching us. -should work with us- 5. When we went to see Mr. Smith he had old clothes and he was carrying some tools. -must work on his old-timer- 6. Paul has an examination today, but I saw him at the basketball game last night. - should study instead- 7. I don't know why he had all those maps and airline schedules on the desk. -might plan to take a trip around Africa- 8. Last Sunday morning, I saw the Browns walking down the street and they were all dressed up. -must go to church- 9. During the lesson, one of the students was looking at a magazine. -should listen to the teacher- 10. All during the evening, the people next door were singing and making a lot of noise. -must have a party-