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Lcchang Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

must V/ must have p.p.

Here are two questions that I need your help with.

Q. 1
A: What time is it?
B: Well, we came at seven, and I'm sure we've been here for at least an hour. So it ____________ (be) around eight o'clock.

I think the answer is "must"; however, the answer key says "must have been". Why?

Q. 2
A: I met Ayako's husband at the reception. We said hello to each other, but when I asked him a question in English, he just smiled and nodded.
B: He (speak) ________________________ much English.

I think it's "must not have spoken", while the answer key says "must not speak." Please help with these two items. Thanks.
  

Top answer

Lcchang I think the answer is "must"; however, the answer key says "must have been". Why? If your transcription is correct, the answer key is wrong.

— Mister Micawber

  • Lcchang I think the answer is "must"; however, the answer key says "must have been".
  • Why?
  • If your transcription is correct, the answer key is wrong.
  • " He must not speak English = I think he does not speak English (then, now, or any time).
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LcchangI think the answer is "must"; however, the answer key says "must have been". Why?
If your transcription is correct, the answer key is wrong.
LcchangI think it's "must not have spoken", while the answer key says "must not speak."
He must not speak English = I think he does not speak English (then, now, or any ti
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