Modals of deduction and speculation; present - B1 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Paul is being very strange to me. I think he ______ be angry with me.

might/may/could

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

He can't be on a diet.

They _________ be coming tomorrow but I'm not sure.

might / could

You got the job? That's great. You _______ be delighted!

must

Mark _________ be in Mexico because I saw him yesterday.

can't

He ________ be here. I can see his car in front of the building.

must

I _________ finish it by tomorrow if I stay at work all night, but I'm not sure.

might / could / may

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

can't

Correct the mistake: This might not be the price! It's far too expensive!

This can't be the price!

I'm sure Jane isn't late today. -> Jane...

Jane can't be late today.

Keiko always does really well on exams. She ________ study a lot.

must

That woman drives a very expensive car. She _________ have a lot of money.

must/might

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

He ______ be his son, they look completely different.

can't

I just bought a lottery ticket. I ____________ become a millionaire!

might / could / may

I'm sure Jane is sleeping now. -> Jane...

Jane must be sleeping now.

I’m certain that she is a doctor. -> She...

She must be a doctor.

The jacket can't be / must be / shouldn't be Marta's - it's too small.

can't be

Emily is crying. She --------------- be sad.

must

I'm sure the cat is in the house somewhere.

The cat must be at home.

Where is my purse? I saw it earlier, so it __________ be in this room.

must

My key's not in my pocket or on my desk so it ________ be in the drawer.

must/could/may

She ___________ speak French very well. She's only lived in Paris for a few weeks.

can't

I ___________ pass the exam. I don't feel very confident.

might not / may not

I can't reach him on the phone. He should be / would be / could be away.

could be

But I answered all the questions correctly! There must be / should be / might be a mistake.

must be

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