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It’s amazing that the tombs weren't discovered until the 1970s. How
(6) (people / could / not know)
about the tombs for such a long time?

Guide: Before the discovery, the figures were under a beach.
(7) (no one / could / notice) that the

figures were there. Remember, the villagers had to dig down over 16 feet before they
found the tomb with the soldiers.
Cara: J understand that archaeologists also found models of horses and carriages in the tombs.

Guide: Yes, that’s true. It’s not entirely clear why they were built . . . but
/
(8) (the emperor could / want)
them for his travels during the afterlife.

B ANALYZE THE GRAMMAR. Work with a partner. Role-play the conversation in exercise A.
Replace could with may or mightin each sentence where possible. When it is not possible to
replace it, discuss the reason.

5 Complete each conversation with might not have or couldn’t have and the past participle of
the verb) in parentheses.

1. A: The craftsmen probably needed a month or so to create each statue.

B: No, they couldn't have made __ (make) the statues that quickly. It was a
lot of work.

2. A: The guide didn’t answer my question about the weapons.

B : She (hear) the question.

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