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Modals of probability/possibility (Deduction)

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Michael lost his job last month. It _____ easy for him since then.

can't have been

There _____ life on Mars. The aliens would have visited us by now.

can't be

That's my sister on the phone again. She _____ forgotten to tell me something the first time she called.

must have

I wonder why my computer isn't working properly. It _____ due to the recent upgrade or perhaps there's a problem with the battery.

might be - could be - may be

The plants have all died - she ______ to water them.

must have forgotten