Modals of deduction and speculation | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 18 Public

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Perhaps he left the car unlocked.

He might have left the car unlocked.

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It is possible that you forgot your wallet at home.

You might have left your wallet at home.

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Correct the mistake: This might not be the price! It's far too expensive!

This cannot be the price!

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Correct the mistake: he must be on a diet because I saw him eating a large chocolate pudding at lunch time.

He can't be on a diet

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

must have been

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I'm sure Jane isn't late today.

Jane can't be late today.

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Emily is crying. She --------------- be sad.

must

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John will probably come to the party.

John may come to the party.

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

can't

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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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I’m certain that she is a doctor.

She must be a doctor.

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I had an umbrella when I came out but I haven't got it now. You (leave) ------------- it on the bus.

might have left

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

The cat must be at home.

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I'm sure Jane is sleeping now.

Jane must be sleeping.

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I'm sure you forgot doing your homework.

You must have forgotten doing your hw.

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It _______ (rain) tonight so maybe we'd better take a taxi to the restaurant.

might/may/could

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