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Modals of deduction

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You _________ be right, but it's better if we check.

might

can't

can

He ________ be in class. I saw him at the library a minute ago.

might not

can't

must

A: Who's at the door? B: I don't know; it_________ be John.

may

must

can't

They ______ be away for the weekend but I'm not sure.

could/may/might

He ______ be French, judging by his accent.

could/may/might

They ______ still be out! They left the house at 6am and now it's 11pm!

can't

If we're lucky, tomorrow ______ be a sunny day.

could/may/might

You ______ be right but I'm going to check anyway.

may/might

The exam ______ be easy. You never know.

may/might

It ______ be true about a dinosaur living in Lake Telé in the Congo. It's impossible.

can't

Dave reckons she's from The States but I think she ______ be from Scandinavia.

could/may/might

I ______ go to the party but I'm not sure yet.

may/might

This ______ be the right answer but we'll have to check with your teacher to make sure.

could/may/might

She ______ steal things from shops. She's rich and famous.

can't

I really think Real Madrid ______ lose the final of the King's Cup. Barça are playing so well.

could/may/might

She's been revising 10 hours a day for 3 weeks. She ______ be exhausted.

must