REVIEW Circle the correct words to complete each conversation. If both choices are possible, circle both. 1. A: Our grandparents (had to rely/should have relied) on TV or newspapers to get the news. B: I can’t imagine a time without social media. Getting the news (must/should) have been so slow. 2. A:
Did you read the article about Lincoln last night?
B: I (couldn’t read/couldn’t have read) it. I didn’t have time. What about you? A:
I (was able to/could) read it, but I (wasn’t able to/couldn’t) understand every word.
3. A:
Without Lincoln, slavery (should/could) have lasted much longer.
B:
Lincoln (was able to end/could have ended) slavery and keep the country together.
4. A:
Lincoln’s bodyguard (couldn’t/shouldn't) have left the president alone. Where was he?
B:
I’m not sure. He (might not/should not) have been in the theater with Lincoln.
5. A:
After Booth shot Lincoln, he jumped onto the stage.
B:
The audience (had to think/must have thought) this was part of the play.
6. A:
Did they take Lincoln back to the White House?
B: It was too far. They (had to take/must have taken) him to a house across the street. He died there the next morning. 7. A: When Lincoln died, the Secretary of War said something interesting, but people (couldn’t have agreed/weren't able to agree) on what he said. B: Yes. He (may/might) have said, “Now he belongs to the ages” or he (could/may) have said, “Now he belongs to the angels.” 8. A: When John Kennedy was president, a world war (could happen/could have happened), but it didn’t. He had to make some difficult decisions. B:
He (could/must) have made the right decision back then. He prevented a war.
9. A:
Kennedy was another president who was assassinated. Who killed him?
B: We don’t know for sure, but the assassination (must/could) have been prevented. He was in an open car. He (should/must) have had better protection.
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