MODALS OF DEDUCTION(SPECULATION

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What are modals of deduction?

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Modals of deduction are auxiliary verbs used to express certainty or possibility about a situation or event.

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What does 'must' indicate in modals of deduction?

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'Must' indicates a strong belief or certainty about something being true.

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What does 'can't' indicate in modals of deduction?

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'Can't' indicates a strong belief that something is not true or impossible.

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What does 'could' indicate in modals of deduction?

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'Could' indicates a possibility or a suggestion that something might be true.

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Example of using 'must' in a sentence.

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She must be at home because her car is in the driveway.

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Example of using 'can't' in a sentence.

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He can't be the winner; he didn't even participate in the race.

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Example of using 'could' in a sentence.

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It could rain later, so take an umbrella just in case.

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How do you use 'might' in a sentence?

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'Might' is used to express a smaller degree of possibility than 'could'. For example, "She might come to the party if she finishes her homework."

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What is the difference between 'must' and 'might'?

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'Must' indicates certainty, while 'might' indicates a possibility.

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When do we use 'can't' in deduction?

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'Can't' is used when we are sure that something is not true or impossible.