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Modals of probability/possibility (Deduction)

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

must

10

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

can't

10

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

must

10

David __________ happy. His girlfriend had just broken up with him.

can't have been

25

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

might/may/could

15

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

might/may/could

15

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

must

15

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

might/may/could

15

You have walked for ten hours. You ______ exhausted.

must be

20

He ______ be his son, they look completely different.

can't

10

There's a bit of traffic, so I ______ arrive in time.

might not/may not

20

That woman drives a very expensive car. She ____ a lot of money.

must have

20

It ____ raining outside. All the students brought an umbrella.

must be

20

I can't find my sunglasses. They ____ be in my car. Or maybe I left them in the bar.

might/could/may

15

I'm not sure why I got such a low mark for my biology essay. I think I _______ misread the question, or perhaps my grammar let me down.

might have

25

Peter ____ be stuck in traffic. He's never late.

must

15