Share 3A - Modal verbs of deduction and speculation
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Rephrase the sentence using a modal verb: This ring possibly belonged to an ancient king.
This ring might have belonged to an ancient king.
Rephrase the sentence using a modal verb: It definitely isn't made of silver.
It can't be made of made of silver.
Rephrase the sentence using a modal verb: Perhaps it's made of gold.
It could be made of gold.
Rephrase the sentence using a modal verb: It's definitely very old.
It must be very old.
Rephrase the sentence using a modal verb: The ring was possibly buried with him.
The ring might have been buried with him.
Rephrase the sentence using a modal verb: It definitely wasn't left here by accident.
It can't have been left here by accident.
Fill in the gaps: He isn’t answering his phone. He ______ be busy.
may/might/can/could/must
Fill in the gaps: She got 100% on the test. She ______ studied a lot.
must have
Ana was not there. She _____ responsible for yesterday's incident.
can't/couldn't have been
