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MODALS OF PRESENT POSSIBILITY

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  • She's been in hospital for a week. She ____ be very tired.
    must
  • It ________ be hot outside. That man in the street is wearing a coat.
    can't
  • I think I ________ eat chicken tonight - I'm not sure.
    may - might - could
  • There are so many clothes! – that _____ be a clothing store.
    must
  • Someone's coming. "It ______ be Jenna, she always comes here during this time."
    must
  • What modal verbs do we use when we think something MIGHT be true (even though we don't actually know)? There are three.
    may - might - could
  • David __________ be happy. His girlfriend has just broken up with him.
    can't
  • This book isn’t mine. It …….. belong to one of your friends.
    may - might - could
  • Correct the mistake: I can't decide what to eat. I can't have fish or chicken - They both look so good.
    I might have fish or chicken
  • It's still dark. It ____ be 11 am!
    can't
  • What modal verb do we use when we are SURE that something ISN'T true (even though we don't actually know)?
    can't
  • Correct the mistake: She may be on a diet because I saw her eating a large chocolate pudding at lunch time.
    He can't be on a diet
  • We _______ stay at home tonight. I am not sure about the schedule.
    may - might - could
  • Whose is this science fiction DVD?. "It ____ be my dad's, he hates sci-fi."
    can't
  • You should bring an umbrella because it _____ rain later.
    may-might
  • I think there ______ be a mistake in your tax return. You should check it
    may - might - could
  • I _____ come to your birthday party if my parents say yes.
    might-may