Choose the word that fills the blank.
He ______ not come to the party; he has not replied yet.

mustCorrect answerYour answermightCorrect answerYour answerneedCorrect answerYour answershouldCorrect answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B

Correct answer: B

Something uncertain, that may or may not happen, takes "might": he might not come.

Worth noting

"Must not come" would forbid him from coming. The sentence only says it is uncertain.

Ten questions from Articles, prepositions and modals, at your own pace.

Ten questions from Articles, prepositions and modals, at your own pace.

Choose the word that fills the blank.He ______ not come to the party; he has not replied yet.