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Deduction or speculation?

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    rephrase / complete the sentences using a modal verb for deduction or speculation
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  • Perhaps he left the car unlocked.(PAST)
    He might / could / may have left the car unlocked.
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  • It is possible that you forgot your wallet at home. (PAST)
    You might/could/may have forgotten your wallet at home.
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  • I'm sure Jane is sleeping now.(PRESENT)
    Jane must be sleeping now.
  •  15
  • I'm sure she is at home today.(PRESENT)
    She must be at home today.
  •  15
  • Did you hear me come in last night? No, I (be) -----asleep. (DEDUCTION)
    must have been
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  • I'm sure you didn't ferget doing your homework.
    You can't have forgotten doing your homework.
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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.(SPECULATION)
    might / could / may have left
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  • Kate is shivering. She ------------- be cold. (DEDUCTION)
    must
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  • It is impossible that he is Spanish. (DEDUCTION)
    He can't be spanish.
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  • John will probably come to the party. (SPECULATION)
    He may / might come to the party.
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  • Emily is crying. She --------------- be sad.
    must
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  • I'm sure they aren't at work today. (DEDUCTION)
    They can't be at work today.
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