• Degrees of certainty with modal verbs
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  • The police believe it's possible the thieves got in through an open window. = The thieves ... (might) through an open window, according to the police.
    Wow
  • I very much doubt the painting is worth a lot. = If you ask me, the painting... (be) a lot.
    can't be worth
  • I'm sure it took ages to write the report as it's so detailed. = (must) That report __________ to write, given it's so detailed.
    must've taken
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