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It's very quiet in here. Everyone __________ be at lunch right now; I saw them leave about an hour ago.
must
The car is gone, so they __________ be at home. I didn’t hear the doorbell ring.
can't
He __________ have finished the project yet; he only started working on it an hour ago.
can't
She __________ be at the café; she said she was going there after work.
may
I __________ hear the music, so they __________ still be at the party. The music is really loud.
might / could
You __________ leave the door open like that; it’s cold outside and the heating is on.
mustn't
She __________ have lost her keys, she was looking for them earlier, and she hasn’t found them yet.
might
They __________ be on vacation, as they told me they'd be away this week.
must
I __________ see Tom right now; he’s in a meeting and his office door is closed.
can’t
It __________ rain later, but I’m not sure. The sky looks a little cloudy, and it’s getting darker.
may
The phone is off, so she __________ be in a meeting. I know she was expecting an important call.
must
He __________ be the person who ate the last piece of cake; he was sitting closest to it when I left.
might
She __________ be at work, but I’m not sure. She sometimes works from home on Wednesdays.
could
They __________ be tired after the long trip; they only arrived this morning and haven't rested yet.
must
You __________ be serious about this idea. It’s clearly not going to work. Everyone has disagreed with it so far.
can't
I __________ go to the cinema later; I’ll decide after I finish my homework. I might need a break.
might
