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MODALS FOR DEDUCTIONS PAST AND PRESENT

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  • I'm sure Jane isn't late today.
    Jane can't be late today.
  • It's not possible John had made dinner yet
    John can't have made dinner yet.
  • No one is opening the door. They probably aren't at home. OUT
    They must be out.
  • Perhaps he was at home yesterday.
    He might have been at home yesterday
  • There's a possibility that the dentist will see you soon.
    The dentist might / may / could see you soon.
  • I'm sure that Liz doesn't love Harry.
    Liz can't love Harry.
  • Perhaps he is working today.
    He may/might be working today.
  • Did you hear me come in last night? No, I _________ asleep.
    must have been
  • It's likely that Mary will come for dinner tonight.
    Mary might / may come for dinner tonight.
  • I'm sure the dog is in the house. I've just heard it barking. BE
    The dog must be in the house.
  • I'm certain the cat is somewhere in the house.
    The cat must be somewhere in the house.
  • Sue never go to cafes with us. Maybe she can't afford to eat out. MIGHT
    She might not be able to afford to eat out.
  • I'm sure you didn't remember to do your homework. FORGOTTEN
    You must have forgotten to do your homework.
  • I'm sure that Helen feels lonely.
    Helen must feel really lonely.
  • There's some possibility that Jack will arrive in half an hour. GET
    Jack may/might/could get here in half an hour.
  • I think it's possible for anyone to break into this house!
    Anyone could/may/might break into this house.
  • I'm sure that Brenda isn't over thirty.
    Brenda can't be over thirty.
  • There is no more milk in the fridge, so my guess is mum forgot to buy some.
    There's no more milk in the fridge, mum must have forgotten to buy some milk.
  • John will probably come to the party.
    John may/might come to the party.
  • I had an umbrella when I came out but I haven't got it now. I _____________ it on the bus.
    might have left
  • I’m certain that she is a doctor.
    She must be a doctor.
  • It is possible that you left your wallet at home.
    You might have left your wallet at home.
  • It is impossible that you forgot your wallet at home. You paid for our lunch today.
    You can't have forgotten your wallet at home. You paid for our lunch today.
  • It is impossible that he is Spanish.
    He can't be Spanish.
  • I don't believe you are telling the truth.
    You can't be telling the truth. / You must be lying. / You must be telling a lie.
  • I'm sure that Susan is not the thief.
    Susan can't be the thief.
  • I'm sure they aren't at work today.
    They can't be at work today.
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