Share Modal verbs (probability and deduction)
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I've bought a lottery ticket. There's a chance I'll become a millionaire! I ______ become a millionaire!
may/could/might
My key's not in my pocket or on my desk so I'm sure it's in the drawer. My key's not in my pocket or on my desk so it _____ be in the drawer.
must
Someone told me that Mark was in Mexico but I saw him yesterday so I'm sure he's not abroad. Mark ______ be abroad.
can't
You got the job? That's great. I'm sure you're delighted. You got the job? That's great. You _______ be delighted.
must
They told me to prepare the project by tomorrow but it's almost impossible to have it done so fast. I __________ finish it by tomorrow if I stay at work all night, but I'm not sure.
might/could/may
I asked them to send the goods as soon as possible; we ________ receive them by the end of the week if the post is fast.
might/could/may
Keiko always does really well on exams. She ___________ study a lot
must
Where is my purse? I saw it earlier, so it ________be in this room.
must
That woman _________ be a doctor! She looks far too young.
can't
John always fails the tests, even though he's clever. He _________ study enough.
can't
The food is really good at that restaurant. They _____ have a great chef.
must
This _______ be Jamie's coat. He's tall and this is tiny.
can't
This book ______ belong to the library. It's certainly not mine.
must
It _____ be cloudy in June. I'm not sure.
may/might/could
It ________ rain in May(slightly possible)
may/might/could
