MODALS FOR DEDUCTIONS PAST AND PRESENT | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 19 Public

KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION USING MODALS OF DEDUCTION IN THE PRESENT AND PAST

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Perhaps he was at home yesterday.

He may/might have been at home yesterday

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Perhaps he is working today.

He may/might be working today.

10

I'm completely sure that they aren't at work today.

They can't be at work today.

10

John will probably come to the party.

John may/might come to the party.

20

I’m certain that she is a doctor.

She must be a doctor.

15

It is impossible that he is Spanish.

He can't be Spanish.

10

It's snowing and Kate is shivering. She ------------- be cold.

must

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I had an umbrella when I came out but now I'm not sure where it is. I (leave) ------------- it on the bus.

might/may have left

10

Did you hear me come in last night? No, I ----- (be) asleep.

must have been

10

I'm very sure you forgot to do your homework.

You must have forgotten to do your homework.

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I'm very sure that Susan is not the thief.

Susan can't be the thief.

10

I'm absolutely sure the cat is somewhere in the house.

The cat must be somewhere in the house.

15

I'm certain Jane wasn't late yesterday.

Jane can't have been late yesterday.

10

There is no more milk in the fridge, so I believe Mum forgot to buy some.

Mum must have forgotten to buy milk.

20

It's likely that Mary will come for dinner tonight.

Mary might / may come for dinner tonight.

20

I don't believe you are telling the truth.

You can't be telling the truth. / You must be lying. / You must be telling a lie.

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