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Modal verbs: must, might, may, can, can't, could

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Which modal verb do you use when you are 100% certain of something?

must

10

Which modal verb do you use when something is 100% impossible?

can't

10

Which modal verbs do you use when something is possible but not certain? (Hint: there are 3!)

may, might, could

10

The neighbors (may/must) __________ be away for the weekend, but I'm not sure.

may

15

Based on his accent, he (could/can) _________ be French.

could

15

The exam (can't/might) _________ be easy. You never know!

might

15

You (might/can) ______ be right, but I'm going to check anyway.

might

15

Nobody's answering the phone. They (must/might) ______ be out.

must

15

I (can't/may) __________ go to the party on Friday. I have to work all evening.

can't

15

She has been studying 10 hours a day for 3 weeks. She (must/might) _______ be exhausted!

must

15

He (can't/must) ________ be from the United States. He doesn't speak English!

can't

15

John thinks she's from Australia, but I think she (can't/might) ________ be from New Zealand.

may

15

That's impossible! They (can't/may) _______ still be out this late!

can't

15

There's no way!

can't

15

I'm positive.

must

15

I'm not sure

may/might/could

15