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modals of deduction

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  • Oh no, my car won't start. It _____ out of gas.
    may be / might be
  • We're not sure if this painting is an original. It ________________  worth thousands of dollars.
    could be / might be / may be
  • He's very strong, he can lift 300 pounds. He _____ go to the gym a lot.
    must
  • Susan is telling everyone her password. It ______ a secret.
    can't be
  • My brother never passes his exam. He ______ be studying very well.
    can't
  • The remote control isn't working. We _____ need to change the batteries.
    may / might
  • He's working full-time and studying. That ________________  easy.
    can't be
  • Wow! Look at that diamond necklace. It ________________  a fortune.
    must cost
  • He plays basketball very well, he ______ practice a lot.
    must
  • You ________________ be right - but I'm going to check to make sure.
    might be / may be / could be
  • Who is that? It ______ David, he already left for the day.
    can't be
  • Michelle ________________ want to participate in the festival - it seems like the type of thing she's interested in.
    might / may
  • He worked hard on his report, and then accidentally deleted the file from his computer. He ________________  upset.
    must be
  • Why are they running? They _____ late or there ______ an emergency.
    might be / may be
  • She goes camping every weekend. She ________________ really love the outdoors.
    must
  • You just ate a huge dinner! You ________________  hungry again already!
    can't be
  • I ________________  be able to go to the football game. It depends on whether I can get the afternoon off from work.
    might not / may not