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3A - Modal verbs of deduction and speculation

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  • Ana was not there. She _____ responsible for yesterday's incident.
    can't/couldn't have been
  • Rephrase the sentence using a modal verb: It definitely wasn't left here by accident.
    It can't have been left here by accident.
  • Fill in the gaps: She got 100% on the test. She ______ studied a lot.
    must have
  • Rephrase the sentence using a modal verb: Perhaps it's made of gold.
    It could be made of gold.
  • Rephrase the sentence using a modal verb: The ring was possibly buried with him.
    The ring might have been buried with him.
  • Rephrase the sentence using a modal verb: This ring possibly belonged to an ancient king.
    This ring might have belonged to an ancient king.
  • Rephrase the sentence using a modal verb: It's definitely very old.
    It must be very old.
  • Rephrase the sentence using a modal verb: It definitely isn't made of silver.
    It can't be made of made of silver.
  • Fill in the gaps: He isn’t answering his phone. He ______ be busy.
    may/might/can/could/must