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1. I (see) ____________ a friend of yours a few moments ago.

Explanation

The correct answer is "saw" because the verb "see" should be in the past tense to match the sentence structure. In this case, "saw" is the past tense form of "see" and correctly completes the sentence.

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2. I think you ......................................do some exercise to lose weight.

Explanation

The correct answer is "should". This is because the sentence is suggesting that the person needs to do some exercise in order to lose weight. "Should" indicates a recommendation or advice, which fits the context of the sentence.

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3. Ayse doesn't like ______ housework.

Explanation

Ayse doesn't like doing housework means that she does not enjoy or prefer to engage in household chores or tasks. This implies that she may find it tedious, boring, or unpleasant to perform activities related to maintaining cleanliness and order in her home.

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4. Have you ____ your homework?

Explanation

The word "done" is the correct answer because it is the past participle form of the verb "do" and is used to indicate that an action has been completed. In the context of the question, "Have you done your homework?" is a common way of asking if someone has completed their homework.

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5. He ... had a lot of problems recently.

Explanation

The correct answer is 's. This is because the sentence is referring to someone who has had a lot of problems recently. The contraction 's is used to indicate possession or to show that someone or something belongs to or is associated with someone. In this case, it is indicating that the person being referred to has had a lot of problems.

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6. We (be) __________ married for twenty-five wonderful years! 

Explanation

The correct answer is "have been" or "'ve been" because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and is still ongoing. The use of "have been" or "'ve been" with the verb "married" shows that the speaker and their partner got married in the past and are still married after twenty-five years.

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7. Marie  ____ a lot of telephone calls at weekends.

Explanation

The correct answer is "makes" because the subject "Marie" is singular, so it requires a singular verb form. "Makes" is the correct form of the verb "make" for a singular subject in the present tense.

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8. I like _____  exercises every day.

Explanation

The correct answer is "to do" because the sentence is expressing a preference for performing exercises every day. The phrase "to do" is used to indicate the action of doing something, which aligns with the context of the sentence.

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9. Modal: Have to Yesterday they .........................................  go to school on their bike.

Explanation

Yesterday, the individuals were required to go to school on their bike.

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10. Modal: Can She can't play soccer, but she ____________ tennis.  (affirmative)

Explanation

The given correct answer "can play" is appropriate because it completes the sentence in an affirmative manner. The sentence states that she is unable to play soccer, but it implies that she has the ability to play tennis. Therefore, "can play" is the suitable option to fill in the blank.

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11. Affirmative - ___________________. Negative - He can't play the guitar.

Explanation

The correct answer is "He can play the guitar." This answer is correct because it is the affirmative form of the sentence, which means that it states that the person is able to play the guitar. The negative form of the sentence, "He can't play the guitar," states the opposite, that the person is not able to play the guitar. Therefore, the correct answer is the affirmative form.

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12. Affirmative: ________________ Yes/No?: Can we go home?

Explanation

The given answer "We can go home" is the correct answer because it affirms the statement "Can we go home?" The question asks if it is possible to go home, and the answer confirms that it is indeed possible to go home.

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13. We (work) ____________ for this company 2 years ago.

Explanation

The given sentence is in the past tense and refers to an action that happened 2 years ago. The correct answer "worked" is the past tense form of the verb "work," which is the appropriate verb choice for this sentence.

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14. I (not see) ____________ Peter for ages!

Explanation

The correct answer for this question is "have not seen" or "haven't seen". These options correctly use the present perfect tense to indicate that the speaker has not had any visual contact with Peter for a long time. The use of "have not" or "haven't" indicates the negation of the action of seeing Peter, emphasizing the duration of the time that has passed.

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15. Juan  ____ excellent coffee.

Explanation

The correct answer is "makes". In this sentence, the subject "Juan" is singular, so we need a verb that agrees with this subject. The verb "makes" is the correct form for a singular subject, indicating that Juan is the one who produces or prepares excellent coffee.

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16. I have to  ____ an appointment with the doctor.

Explanation

The verb "make" is the correct answer because when we schedule or arrange an appointment, we use the verb "make." Therefore, in this sentence, "make" is the appropriate verb to use when indicating that someone needs to schedule an appointment with a doctor.

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17. The Botero exhibition was free so we ... pay anything.

Explanation

The correct answer is "didn't have to." This is because the sentence states that the Botero exhibition was free, indicating that there was no requirement or necessity to pay anything. Therefore, "didn't have to" accurately reflects the lack of obligation to pay.

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18. It's not recommended to go swimming after having a big meal.

Explanation

Swimming after having a big meal is not recommended because it can lead to discomfort and potentially dangerous situations. After eating, blood flow is directed towards the digestive system to aid in the digestion process. Engaging in physical activity, such as swimming, immediately after a meal can divert blood away from the digestive system, potentially causing cramps, nausea, and even fainting. It is advisable to wait at least an hour or two after eating before swimming to ensure proper digestion and avoid any potential risks.

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19. She's ... the boss for 6 months now.

Explanation

The word "been" is the correct answer because it is the past participle form of the verb "be." In this sentence, "been" is used to indicate that she has been the boss for a duration of 6 months.

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20. Modal: Have to Franciso ........................................... visit his grandmother because she was ill. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "had to." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and "had to" is the past tense form of "have to." It indicates that Franciso was required or obligated to visit his grandmother because she was ill.

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21. Affirmative: I can run 5 miles. Yes/No ?: ________________.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Can you run 5 miles?, Can I run 5 miles?" This is because the question is asking if the person being addressed (you) and the person speaking (I) can run 5 miles. The answer is affirming that both individuals are capable of running 5 miles.

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22. Affirmative: I can run 5 miles. Negative: _______________

Explanation

The given answer is correct because it is the negative form of the affirmative statement. The original statement "I can run 5 miles" is negated by adding "not" to create the negative form "I can't run 5 miles." This indicates that the person is unable to run 5 miles.

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23. You ... drink tap water.  It's not safe.

Explanation

The phrase "It's not safe" indicates that there is a risk or danger associated with drinking tap water. The word "shouldn't" implies a recommendation or advice to avoid doing something that may be harmful. Therefore, the correct answer is "shouldn't" as it suggests that it is not advisable or recommended to drink tap water due to safety concerns.

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24. You ....................................... respect the traffic rules.

Explanation

The word "must" is used to express a strong obligation or necessity. In the given sentence, it indicates that it is necessary or obligatory for the person to respect the traffic rules. The other options, "should," "have to," and "had to," do not convey the same level of obligation as "must." Therefore, "must" is the correct answer.

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25. Ali, will you ______ your bed, please?

Explanation

The correct answer is "make". In this sentence, the speaker is asking Ali to perform an action related to his bed. The verb "make" is commonly used when referring to tidying or arranging a bed, so it is the most appropriate choice in this context.

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26. We ... to France on holiday last year.

Explanation

The correct answer is "went." This is because the sentence is referring to a past action of going to France on holiday last year. "Went" is the past tense form of the verb "go," which accurately describes the action that occurred in the past.

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27. I meant to phone Diane yesterday evening but I (forget) ___________.

Explanation

The correct answer is "forgot" because it is the past tense form of the verb "forget." In the given sentence, the speaker intended to call Diane yesterday evening but failed to do so because they forgot.

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28. I (be) ________ very tired, so I lay down on the bed and went to sleep.

Explanation

In this sentence, the verb "be" needs to be conjugated in the past tense to match the subject "I". The correct past tense form of "be" for "I" is "was". Therefore, the correct answer is "was".

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29. I never _____ the shopping on Saturdays.

Explanation

The correct answer is "do" because the sentence is in the present tense and "do" is the correct verb to use in this context. The word "do" is used to refer to the act of performing or carrying out an action, which fits with the sentence structure and meaning.

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30. My girlfriend's allergic to dairy products so she ... eat anything made from milk.

Explanation

The correct answer is "can't." This is because the sentence states that the girlfriend is allergic to dairy products, which means she is unable to eat anything made from milk. The word "can't" indicates a lack of ability or permission, which aligns with the girlfriend's situation.

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31. Trucks are not allowed to go on this road.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Trucks can't go on this road." This implies that there is a restriction or prohibition on trucks using this particular road. It suggests that there may be physical or legal limitations that prevent trucks from accessing this road.

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32. I ... him for ages.

Explanation

The correct answer is "haven't seen". This is because the phrase "haven't seen" is the correct form of the present perfect tense in the negative form. It indicates that the speaker has not seen the person in question for a long time. The other options, "seen" and "haven't saw", are grammatically incorrect and do not fit the sentence structure.

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33. She ... four marathons.  Her first one ... in 2001 in Amsterdam.

Explanation

The correct answer is "has run / was." The sentence is talking about the past experiences of the person. "Has run" is the present perfect tense, indicating that she has completed the action of running four marathons. "Was" is the past tense, indicating that her first marathon took place in 2001.

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34. Last week I ............................ visit my friend. He was terribly sick.

Explanation

The correct answer is "had to". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and "had to" is the correct past tense form of "have to". It indicates that the speaker was required or obligated to visit their sick friend last week.

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35. Throwing garbage in the street is not allowed, so you ............................do it.

Explanation

Throwing garbage in the street is not allowed, so you mustn't do it. This means that it is prohibited or forbidden to throw garbage in the street. The use of "mustn't" indicates a strong obligation or prohibition against this action.

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36. I .....................................do the washing up. I have a housemaid.

Explanation

The correct answer is "don't have to". This is because the sentence indicates that the speaker does not need to do the washing up because they have a housemaid. "Don't have to" expresses the absence of obligation or necessity to perform a task, which fits the context of the sentence.

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37. The neighbors are ______ a lot of noise this evening.

Explanation

The correct answer is "making" because the verb "making" is used to describe the action of producing or creating something, which fits the context of the sentence. In this case, the neighbors are actively creating or producing noise, indicating that they are responsible for the noise being heard in the evening. The verb "doing" does not convey the same sense of actively creating or producing something, making it an incorrect choice in this context.

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38. I love _____ quizzes more than anything!

Explanation

The phrase "I love doing quizzes more than anything!" suggests that the person enjoys actively participating in quizzes. It implies that they find great joy and satisfaction in engaging in the process of answering questions and testing their knowledge. The word "doing" indicates an action or activity, which aligns with the concept of actively participating in quizzes.

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39. Modal: Have to  ....................... you have to study the Greek culture for the history test you had last week?

Explanation

The question is asking if the person had to study the Greek culture for a history test they had last week. The correct answer is "did" because it is the correct form of the verb "do" in the past tense. The word "did" is used to form questions and negative sentences in the past simple tense. The second "Did" is incorrect because it is not necessary to repeat the auxiliary verb in the answer.

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40. I think people who live in apartments ... have dogs.

Explanation

The correct answer is "shouldn't". This is because living in an apartment often means having limited space and shared living areas, which may not be suitable for owning a dog. Additionally, apartments may have specific rules or regulations regarding pet ownership, making it important for individuals to consider these factors before getting a dog.

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41. I did French at school but I (forget) ____________ most of it.

Explanation

The correct answer is "have forgotten" or "ve forgotten". This is because the speaker is referring to a past action of forgetting most of their French language skills. The phrase "I did French at school" indicates that the action of learning French happened in the past. Therefore, the present perfect tense "have forgotten" or its contraction "ve forgotten" is appropriate to describe the ongoing result of the past action.

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42. (Affirmative) __________________. (Yes/No?)Can they speak English?

Explanation

The given answer "They can speak English" is the correct answer because it affirms the statement that they have the ability to speak English. The question asks whether they are able to speak English, and the answer confirms that they indeed can speak English.

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43. Attending today's meeting is not mandatory.

Explanation

The correct answer is "You don't have to go to the meeting." This means that it is not necessary or compulsory for the person to attend the meeting. They have the option to choose whether or not to go.

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44. She has unbearable pain in her back, so she .........................................to see a doctor.

Explanation

The correct answer is "has to" because it indicates a present obligation or necessity. The sentence suggests that the person is experiencing unbearable pain in her back, which implies that she must see a doctor in order to alleviate the pain.

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45. You ..............................come to work on time or the boss will be furious.

Explanation

The word "must" is the correct answer because it implies a strong obligation or necessity. In this sentence, it suggests that it is absolutely necessary for the person to come to work on time to avoid the boss's anger. The other options, such as "have to," "should," and "has to," do not convey the same level of urgency or requirement.

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46. She can sing. (affirmative)  __________(negative)

Explanation

The correct answer is "She can't sing" because it is the negative form of the given affirmative statement "She can sing." The negative form is formed by adding the contraction "can't" which is short for "cannot" before the verb "sing." This indicates that the person is unable to sing.

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47. (Affirmative) They can dance.  (Yes/No?) ________________

Explanation

The correct answer is "Yes". The question "Can they dance?" is asking if it is possible for them to dance. The response "They can dance" indicates that they have the ability to dance, therefore the answer is affirmative.

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48. Exams are over. You .....................................study.

Explanation

The correct answer is "don't have to." This is because the phrase "don't have to" indicates that there is no obligation or requirement to study now that the exams are over. It suggests that studying is optional and not necessary.

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49. You ... remember to finish the monthly report. The boss will be furious if you forget.  

Explanation

The word "must" is the correct answer because it implies a strong obligation or necessity to remember to finish the monthly report. The sentence indicates that the boss will be furious if the task is forgotten, suggesting that it is not just a suggestion or recommendation (should), but a requirement or command (must). The use of "shouldn't" would imply the opposite, that it is not necessary to remember to finish the report, which contradicts the given context.

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50. Smoking is prohibited in public places.

Explanation

The correct answer is "You're not allowed to smoke in public places." This answer accurately reflects the prohibition of smoking in public places, indicating that it is against the rules or regulations to smoke in such areas. It conveys the idea that there is a restriction or ban on smoking in public places.

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51. We need to ______ the laundry today.

Explanation

The correct answer is "do" because when referring to household chores like laundry, we use the verb "do" instead of "make". "Do" is commonly used for tasks or activities, while "make" is used for creating or producing something. Therefore, the correct phrase is "do the laundry."

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52. Modal: Can He can speak Arabic, but he ______________English. (negative)

Explanation

The correct answer is "can't speak" because the sentence states that he is able to speak Arabic, but it implies that he is unable to speak English. The negative form of "can" is "can't," which indicates the inability to do something. Therefore, "can't speak" is the appropriate choice to complete the sentence.

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53. `Where's your purse?´ `I don't know. I think I (lose) _________ it.´

Explanation

The correct answer is "have lost" or "ve lost". This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about an action that happened in the past but has a connection to the present. In this case, the speaker is unsure of where their purse is, indicating that they lost it in the past and it is still missing in the present. Both "have lost" and "ve lost" are acceptable contractions of "have" and "lost" in informal speech.

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54. ... in Trujillo since 2004.

Explanation

The correct answer is "She's lived." This is the correct answer because the sentence is referring to an action that started in the past and is still ongoing in the present. The contraction "She's" is short for "She has," indicating that she has been living in Trujillo since 2004.

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55. I don't think you..................................argue with your teachers or parents.

Explanation

The correct answer is "should" because it implies that it is not appropriate or advisable to argue with teachers or parents.

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56. Look! There's a police car over there. There (be) ___________ an accident.

Explanation

The correct answer is "has been". The use of "has been" indicates that there has been an accident in the past. The phrase "There's a police car over there" suggests that the accident has already occurred and the presence of the police car is a result of it. The phrase "s been" is not a grammatically correct construction.

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57. `Is Mike still here?´ `No, he (just/go) ___________ out. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "has just gone". This is because the question is asking about Mike's current location and the use of "has just gone" indicates that he recently left. The phrase "s just gone" is incorrect as it lacks the auxiliary verb "has" to indicate the past tense.

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58. I ....................................to sleep early last night to get up early.

Explanation

The correct answer is "had to." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and requires a past tense verb. "Had to" is the past tense of "have to," indicating that the speaker was obligated or required to do something in the past. The other options, "have to," "has to," and "should," are not in the past tense and do not fit the context of the sentence.

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59. Tipping the waiter and the housekeeper is recommended but not mandatory in this resort.

Explanation

Tipping the waiter and the housekeeper is recommended in this resort, indicating that it is considered a good practice to do so. While it may not be mandatory, the use of the word "should" suggests that it is still highly encouraged to tip these service staff members.

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60. Modal: Have to Damián & Santiago (not) ......................................... buy a new book for the English class.

Explanation

Damián and Santiago did not need to buy a new book for the English class. The modal "have to" indicates obligation or necessity, but in this case, they were not obligated or required to make the purchase.

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I (see) ____________ a friend of yours a few moments ago.
I think you ......................................do some exercise to...
Ayse doesn't like ______ housework.
Have you ____ your homework?
He ... had a lot of problems recently.
We (be) __________ married for twenty-five wonderful years! 
Marie  ____ a lot of telephone calls at weekends.
I like _____  exercises every day.
Modal: Have to...
Modal: Can...
Affirmative - ___________________....
Affirmative: ________________ Yes/No?: Can we go home?
We (work) ____________ for this company 2 years ago.
I (not see) ____________ Peter for ages!
Juan  ____ excellent coffee.
I have to  ____ an appointment with the doctor.
The Botero exhibition was free so we ... pay anything.
It's not recommended to go swimming after having a big meal.
She's ... the boss for 6 months now.
Modal: Have to...
Affirmative: I can run 5 miles. Yes/No ?: ________________.
Affirmative: I can run 5 miles. Negative: _______________
You ... drink tap water.  It's not safe.
You ....................................... respect the traffic rules.
Ali, will you ______ your bed, please?
We ... to France on holiday last year.
I meant to phone Diane yesterday evening but I (forget) ___________.
I (be) ________ very tired, so I lay down on the bed and went to...
I never _____ the shopping on Saturdays.
My girlfriend's allergic to dairy products so she ... eat anything...
Trucks are not allowed to go on this road.
I ... him for ages.
She ... four marathons.  Her first one ... in 2001 in Amsterdam.
Last week I ............................ visit my friend. He was...
Throwing garbage in the street is not allowed, so you...
I .....................................do the washing up. I have a...
The neighbors are ______ a lot of noise this evening.
I love _____ quizzes more than anything!
Modal: Have to ...
I think people who live in apartments ... have dogs.
I did French at school but I (forget) ____________ most of it.
(Affirmative) __________________. (Yes/No?)Can they speak English?
Attending today's meeting is not mandatory.
She has unbearable pain in her back, so she...
You ..............................come to work on time or the boss...
She can sing. (affirmative)  __________(negative)
(Affirmative) They can dance.  (Yes/No?) ________________
Exams are over. You .....................................study.
You ... remember to finish the monthly report. The boss will be...
Smoking is prohibited in public places.
We need to ______ the laundry today.
Modal: Can...
`Where's your purse?´ `I don't know. I think I (lose)...
... in Trujillo since 2004.
I don't think you..................................argue with your...
Look! There's a police car over there. There (be) ___________ an...
`Is Mike still here?´ `No, he (just/go) ___________ out. 
I ....................................to sleep early last night to get...
Tipping the waiter and the housekeeper is recommended but not...
Modal: Have to...
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