MODALS OF DEDUCTION

Which sentence is correct? My purse isn’t in my pocket. It ............…

• must be in my bag.

• must in my bag.

• mustn’t be in my bag.

• In my bag be must

What’s the best way to complete the sentence?

I can’t remember what Jason does at university. He could study geography or….....................

• he must study geology.

• he may not study geology.

• he might study geology.

• he can´t study geology

What’s the best way to complete the sentence?

‘Is that Mr Tanaka?’

‘No, that .................. be him. Mr Tanaka wears glasses.

• must

• can’t

• mustn’t

• shouldn´t

Which sentence means:

Maybe talking to Ian will help you solve the problem.

• Talking to Ian might help.

• Talking may help him

• Talking to Ian must help.

• Talking to Ian can’t help.

Complete the sentence.

My passport ................ be in that drawer. I’ve already looked there three times.

• may not

• can’t

• mustn’t

• won´t

Complete the sentence below using the modal: can’t

I’m sure that’s not Jack’s car. His car’s red.

That ................ Jack’s car. His car’s red.

Complete the sentence below using the modal: must

I’m sure that’s Ellen’s sister. They look so alike.

That ............ Ellen’s sister. They look so alike.

Complete the sentence below using the modal: may

Maybe Philippa has the report.

Philippa ................. the report

Complete the sentence below using the modal: might

Maybe Darren doesn’t know about the meeting.

Darren ............... about the meeting.

Complete the sentence below using the modal could

Maybe your keys are in your pocket.

Your keys ................... in your pocket.