Present Modal Verbs of Deduction and Probability

Could, May, Might

• To express certainty

• To express possibilities for the future

• For possible explanations

• To give advice

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Can't, Couldn't, Must

• To express certainty

• To express possibilities for the future

• for possible explanations

• To give advice

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

They ____ be away for the weekend but I'm not sure.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

She ____ be Australian, judging by her accent.

• can

• could

• have to

• has to

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

She ____ be from England. She doesn't speak English.

• may

• might

• can

• can't

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

You ____ be right but I'm going to check anyway.

• might

• can

• can't

• must

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

This ____ be the right answer but we'll have to check with the teacher to make sure.

• can't

• couldn't

• could

• must

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The exam ____ be easy. You never know.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

I _____ go to the party but I'm not sure yet.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

With luck, restrictions _____ be lowered next Sunday.

• must

• can't

• could

• should

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B