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Whose is this science fiction DVD?. "It ____ be my dad's, he hates sci-fi."
can't
She's been in hospital for a week. She ____ be sick.
may
They've lived in London for 20 years, so they _____ speak English.
may - might - could
Someone's coming. "It ______ be Jenna, she sometimes gets home at this time."
may - might - could
It's still dark. It ____ be 11am!
can't
Correct the mistake: he may be on a diet because I saw him eating a large chocolate pudding at lunch time.
He can't be on a diet
This book isn’t mine. It …….. belong to one of your friends.
may - might - could
This book isn’t mine. It …….. belong to one of your friends.
may - might - could
I think I ________ eat chicken tonight - I'm not sure.
may - might - could
Correct the mistake: I can't decide what to eat. I can't have fish or chicken - They both look so good.
I might have fish or chicken
We _______ stay at home tonight. We're very tired.
may - might - could
What modal verb do we use when we are SURE that something ISN'T true (even though we don't actually know)?
can't
What modal verbs do we use when we think something MIGHT be true (even though we don't actually know)? There are three.
may - might - could
It ________ be hot outside. That man in the street is wearing a coat.
can't
David __________ be happy. His girlfriend has just broken up with him.
can't
I think there ______ be a mistake in your tax return. You should check it
may - might - could
