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Modals of speculation - Focus 3 - 3.2

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There are some dark clouds in the sky. It__________ (rain) later.

may/might/could rain

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Adam’s good with computers. He_______________ (solve) your problem – just ask him.

may/might/could solve

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The rivers and lakes are almost dry in this region. It__________ (rain) for a long time.

can't have rained

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I don’t know how she managed it. I guess she____________ (solve) the problem by accident.

may/might/could have solved

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Does your aunt like modern art? You____________ (take) her to the new art gallery next time she visits.

may/might/could take

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He’s been playing that computer game all day. He___________ (like) it a lot.

must like

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It was a very popular song and people__________ (like) it a lot because the radio played it every day.

must have liked

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Violet______________ (take) the key because I can’t find it.

may/might/could have taken

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It is possible that the plane will land at a different airport. (MAY) - The plane________________a different airport.

may land at

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I'm sure that’s Emma’s sister. She looks just like Emma! (MUST) - That___________sister. She looks just like Emma!

must be Emma's

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It's possible that we will save enough money to go to Peru. (MIGHT) - We_______to go to Peru.

might save enough money

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It's possible that Janet's car broke down before she reached London. (COULD) - Janet’s car___________before she reached London.

could have broken

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It’s possible that they have gone home early. (MAY) - They___________home early.

may have gone

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I’m sure John knew about this! (HAVE) - John____________about this!

must have known

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I'm sure that that woman isn't Andy’s mother. (BE) - That woman___________Andy’s mother.

can't be

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