Present Modals of deduction

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What are present modals of deduction?

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Present modals of deduction are auxiliary verbs used to express certainty, possibility, or impossibility about a present situation. Common modals include 'must', 'might', 'may', and 'can't'.

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When do we use 'must' in present deduction?

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We use 'must' to indicate a strong belief or certainty about a present situation based on evidence.

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What does 'might' indicate in present deduction?

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'Might' indicates a possibility that something is true or could happen, but it is less certain than 'must'.

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How is 'may' different from 'might'?

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'May' and 'might' are often interchangeable, but 'may' is slightly more formal and suggests a higher degree of possibility.

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What does 'can't' express in present deduction?

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'Can't' is used to express a strong belief that something is impossible or not true based on the evidence available.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'must' for deduction.

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'She must be at work; her car is in the parking lot.'

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'might' for deduction.

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'He might be at the gym; he usually goes there after work.'

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'may' for deduction.

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'They may be late; there was heavy traffic on the road.'

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'can't' for deduction.

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'She can't be at the party; she told me she was out of town.'

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What is the structure of a sentence using present modals of deduction?

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The structure typically follows: Subject + modal verb + base form of the main verb + (complement). For example, 'He must be tired.'