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Modals of deduction

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  • She _____ speak French very well - she's only lived in Paris for a few weeks.
    must
    can't
    might
  • A: Did you know Ann and Simon have broken up? B: That _____ be true! I saw them together just now.
    can't
    mustn't
    might
  • Make a deduction: I can’t find my ticket
    Possible answer: I might have left it at home.
  • The streets are white this morning. --> make a deduction
    possible answer: It must have snowed last night.
  • The phone _____ be at home. I remember putting it in my bag on my way out.
    might
    must
    can't
  • He's a bit older than me, so he _____ in his 30s now.
    must
    can't
    might
  • I thought our neighbour was away on holiday, but she _____ be - I've just seen her in her garden.
    can't
    might not
    must
    might
  • This _____ be right. It doesn't make any sense!
    might
    can't
    must
  • Make a deduction: Jack's computer’s on.
    possible answer: He must have forgot to switch it off.
  • Mark won a prize as chess champion when he was 6. His parents _____ be very proud.
    might not have
    can't have
    must have
    might have
  • Make a deduction: I don’t know why Neil didn’t come to the concert last night.
    Possible answer: He might have worked late.
  • I've tried calling, but there's no reply. Perhaps he's at the bank; he _____ be unable to use the phone.
    must
    can't
    might
  • She ______ really hard. She passed all the exams with excellent grades!
    must has studied
    might have studied
    must have studied
  • They're coming this week, but I don't know which day. They _____ be coming tomorrow.
    can't
    might
    must
  • Do you really think England will win tonight? You _____ be serious! They have no chance!
    might
    might not
    must
    can't
  • He lived in Argentina for five years so he _____ speak good Spanish!
    must
    might
    can't
    might not
  • The race has just started. He _____ be tired already!
    might
    must
    can't
  • The baby looks uncomfortable. He _____ be hot or hungry. Maybe his diaper needs to be changed.
    can't
    might
    must
  • I'm not sure, but the new assistant _____ be Italian. Her surname is Rossi.
    can't
    might not
    must
    might
  • You _____ been very busy at work. You was on Instagram for the whole afternoon!
    can't has
    can't have
  • The boss is in a terrible mood. The meeting ................................ been good.
    might have
    can't
    must have
    can't have
  • Hey guess what?! I _____ be getting a car for my birthday! It's not completely definite yet though.
    must
    can't
    might
  • Lucy wasn't feeling well this afternoon, so she _____ come to the party tonight. She said she would let us know later today.
    can't
    might
    must
    might not
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