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Modals of probability/possibility (Deduction)

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What modal verb do we use when we are SURE that something is true (even though we don't actually know)?

Must

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What modal verb do we use when we are SURE that something ISN'T true (even though we don't actually know)?

can't

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What modal verbs do we use when we are think something MIGHT be true (even though we don't actually know)? There are three.

might/may/could

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Keiko always does really well on exams. She ________ study a lot.

must

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That woman drives a very expensive car. She ________ (have) a lot of money.

must

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It ________ be hot outside. That man in the street is wearing a coat.

can't

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Anna has a huge library in her house. She ________ love books.

must

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David __________ be happy. His girlfriend has just broken up with him.

can't

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David really likes that restaurant. He _______ be there now.

might/may/could

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Paul is being very strange to me. I think he ______ be angry with me.

might/may/could

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If you haven't eaten all day, you ________ be hungry.

must

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I think there ______ be a mistake in your tax return. You should check it

might/may/could

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You have walked for ten hours. You ______ be exhausted.

must

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He ______ be his son, they look completely different.

can't be

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There's a bit of traffic, so I ______ not arrive in time.

might/may/could

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He's usually a very nice man, but he ______ be impatient sometimes.

can

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