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KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION USING MODALS OF DEDUCTION IN THE PRESENT AND PAST

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Perhaps he was at home yesterday.

He might have been at home yesterday

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Perhaps he is working today.

He may/might be working today.

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I'm sure they aren't at work today.

They can't be at work today.

10

John will probably come to the party.

John may/might come to the party.

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I’m certain that she is a doctor.

She must be a doctor.

15

It is impossible that he is Spanish.

He can't be Spanish.

10

Kate is shivering. She ------------- be cold.

must

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

must

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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

10

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

must have been

10

I'm sure you forgot to do your homework.

You must have forgotten to do your homework.

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I'm sure that Susan is not the thief.

Susan can't be the thief.

10

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

The cat must be somewhere in the house.

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I'm sure Jane isn't late today.

Jane can't be late today.

10

There is no more milk in the fridge, so my guess is mum forgot to buy some.

There's no more milk in the fridge, mum must have forgotten to buy some milk.

20

It's likely that Mary will come for dinner tonight.

Mary might / may come for dinner tonight.

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