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Modals of probability/possibility (Deduction)

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  • David really likes that restaurant. He _______ be there now.
    might/may/could
  • Paul is being very strange to me. I think he ______ be angry with me.
    might/may/could
  • That's my sister on the phone again. She _____ forgotten to tell me something the first time she called.
    must have
  • Anna has a huge library in her house. She ________ love books.
    must
  • There's a bit of traffic, so I ______  arrive in time.
    might not/may not
  • There _____ life on Mars. The aliens would have visited us by now.
    can't be
  • I wonder why my computer isn't working properly. It _____ due to the recent upgrade or perhaps there's a problem with the battery.
    might be - could be - may be
  • Jenny always does really well on exams. She ________  study a lot.
    must
  • Michael lost his job last month. It _____ easy for him since then.
    can't have been
  • It ____  raining outside. All the students brought an umbrella.
    must be
  • If you haven't eaten all day, you ________ be hungry.
    must
  • David __________  happy. His girlfriend had just broken up with him.
    can't have been
  • I can't find my sunglasses. They ____ be in my car. Or maybe I left them in the bar.
    might/could/may
  • I think there ______ be a mistake in your tax return. You should check it
    might/may/could
  • I'm not sure why I got such a low mark for my biology essay. I think I _______ misread the question, or perhaps my grammar let me down.
    might have
  • He ______  be his son, they look completely different.
    can't
  • The plants have all died - she ______ to water them.
    must have forgotten
  • That woman drives a very expensive car. She ____ a lot of money.
    must have
  • It ________ be hot outside. That man in the street is wearing a coat.
    can't
  • Peter ____ be stuck in traffic. He's never late.
    must
  • You have walked for ten hours. You ______  exhausted.
    must be