MODALS OF PRESENT POSSIBILITY

David __________ be happy. His girlfriend has just broken up with him.

Whose is this science fiction DVD?. "It ____ be my dad's, he hates sci-fi."

I think there ______ be a mistake in your tax return. You should check it

They've lived in London for 20 years, so they _____ speak English.

We _______ stay at home tonight. We're very tired.

I think I ________ eat chicken tonight - I'm not sure.

What modal verbs do we use when we think something MIGHT be true (even though we don't actually know)? There are three.

Correct the mistake: he may be on a diet because I saw him eating a large chocolate pudding at lunch time.

It ________ be hot outside. That man in the street is wearing a coat.

She's been in hospital for a week. She ____ be sick.

Correct the mistake: I can't decide what to eat. I can't have fish or chicken - They both look so good.

Someone's coming. "It ______ be Jenna, she sometimes gets home at this time."

It's still dark. It ____ be 11am!

This book isn’t mine. It …….. belong to one of your friends.

What modal verb do we use when we are SURE that something ISN'T true (even though we don't actually know)?

This book isn’t mine. It …….. belong to one of your friends.