Modal verbs of deduction

Modal verbs of deduction

by Ms Trang

Multiple Choice

We use _______ when something is certainly true (100%).

• must

• may/might/can/could

• can't / couldn't

Multiple Choice

We use _______ when something is possible (50%).

• must

• may/might/can/could

• can't / couldn't

Multiple Choice

We use _______ when something is impossible (0%).

• must

• may/might/can/could

• can't / couldn't

Multiple Choice

That woman drives a very expensive car. She _____ have a lot of money.

• must

• may / can

• can't

Multiple Choice

There are flowers on the table. Your husband _____ buy them.

• must

• may / can

• can't

Multiple Choice

Anna has a huge library in her house. She _____ love books.

• must

• may / can

• can't

Multiple Choice

Oh, no! I don't have my keys! I _____ leave them in the taxi.

• must

• may / can

• can't

Multiple Choice

That woman _____ be a doctor! She looks far too young.

• must

• may / can

• can't

Multiple Choice

John always fails the test. He _____ study enough.

• must

• might / could

• couldn't

Multiple Choice

Who's at the door? It _____ be Susie. She is still at work.

• must

• may / can

• can't

Multiple Choice

My book is't in my bag. It _____ be at home.

• must

• may / can

• can't

Multiple Choice

She doesn't answer her phone. She _____ be on the way and she _____ arrive soon.

• must

• may / can

• can't

Multiple Choice

You _____ be right. But I am going to check to make sure.

• must

• may / can

• can't

Open Ended

Think of a situation and use 'must' in your sentence.

Open Ended

Think of a situation and use 'may / might / can / could' in your sentence.

Open Ended

Think of a situation and use 'can't / couldn't' in your sentence.

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