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Modals of possibility and deduction

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  • I'm sure she is at home today.
    She must be at home today.
  • I'm sure that Susan is not the thief.
    Susan can't be the thief.
  • It is impossible that he is Spanish.
    He can't be Spanish.
  • I'm sure they aren't at work today.
    They can't be at work today.
  • I had an umbrella when I came out but I haven't got it now.You (leave) ------------- it on the bus.
    might / may / must have left (may )
  • It is possible that you left your wallet at home.
    You might have left your wallet at home. (may)
  • Perhaps he was at home yesterday.
    He might have been at home. (may/could)
  • Perhaps he is at school today.
    He may be at school today. (might / could)
  • I’m certain that she is a doctor.
    She must be a doctor.
  • Kate is shivering. She ------------- be cold.
    must
  • Perhaps he left the gate open.
    He might have left the gate open. (may)
  • I'm sure you forgot to do your homework.
    You must have forgotten to do your homework.
  • Did you hear me come in last night? No, I (be) -----asleep.
    must have been
  • I'm sure Juan isn't Irish.
    Juan can't be Irish.
  • John will probably come to the party. John...
    John may come to the party. (might / could)
  • I'm sure the cat is in the house somewhere.
    The cat must be at home (in the house)
  • Emily is crying. She --------------- be sad.
    must