Central Modal Auxiliaries
Quiz
Complete the gaps with the modal auxiliary 'could' and the correct forms of the verbs in brackets -- simple, progressive, perfect.
The dancers ...... (produce) a much better performance if they had had enough time for practice.
The flight attendant ...... (serve) refreshments in a few moments, once the plane has taken off.
Our accountant ...... (give) us our pay slips this week if she recovers from the flu soon enough to come to work by Friday.
The director ...... (make) the phone call before the meeting. I guess he did as he knows the meetings always take forever.
A secret service agent ...... (stand) right in front of the hotel now as the president is going to spend a night there tomorrow.
Mr Simpson ...... (hand) in the report by Monday morning if he spends the whole weekend working on it.
Some of the swimmers ...... (rank) among the top 10 one day as they're excellent swimmers.
Our supervisor ...... (look) into the matter already as he's already given me some feedback.
The weather forecaster ...... (study) the maps now as he hasn't come to the meeting yet.
The politicians ...... (address) some more pressing issues right now. Unfortunately, they always keep talking about petty problems.
The gardener ...... (cut) the hedge last night if he hadn't gone home early.
The police ...... (catch) the escaped murderer in a matter of days if they mobilise all the international forces.