Question

Underline the correct phrase to complete the sentences a. Mike can't have stolen/ might steal/ must have stolen/ could steal the necklace as his finger prints were found all over it. b. hilary's late! her car might break down/could have broken down/ can't have broken down /could break down although that seems rather unlikely as it's a new one

Answer 1

could steal,car might break down

Answer 2

Sure! Let's analyze the correct phrases to complete the sentences:

a. Mike can't have stolen / might steal / must have stolen / could steal the necklace as his fingerprints were found all over it.

In this sentence, the correct phrase to complete it is "must have stolen." This phrase indicates a strong possibility or probability that Mike stole the necklace. The presence of his fingerprints all over the necklace supports this conclusion.

b. Hillary's late! her car might break down / could have broken down / can't have broken down / could break down, although that seems rather unlikely as it's a new one.

In this sentence, the correct phrase to complete it is "could have broken down." This phrase suggests that there is a possibility that Hillary's car experienced a breakdown, which caused her to be late. However, the fact that her car is new makes it somewhat unlikely.

To underline the correct phrases in the provided sentences: a. Mike can't have stolen / might steal / must have stolen / could steal the necklace as his fingerprints were found all over it. b. Hillary's late! her car might break down / could have broken down / can't have broken down / could break down, although that seems rather unlikely as it's a new one.