Perfect Modals: might/may have

Question 1

I wonder why Bob was late for the meeting.

(get stuck)

Answer 1

I’m not sure. He might have gotten stuck in traffic.

Question 2

I wonder why Mary didn’t come to class yesterday.

(be)

Answer 2

I’m not sure. She may have been sick.

Question 3

I wonder why Sue left the meeting early.

(have)

Answer 3

I’m not sure. She might have had a headache.

Question 4

I wonder why Jon hasn’t returned my iPad yet.

(break)

Answer 4

I am not sure. He may have broken it.

Question 5

I wonder why Alex didn’t drive to work today.

(lose)

Answer 5

I don’t know. He might have lost his car keys.