MODALS OF DEDUCTION IN THE PRESENT

This is impossible! It...........the right answer.

• mustn't be

• can't be

• may not be

Well done! You ...........very pleased!

• may be

• might be

• must be

I have no idea where Jane is! She ........ anywhere!

• may be

• must be

• can be

Choose the correct sentences.

• My father mustn't be angry. I've passed all my subjects.

• My father can't be angry. I've passed all my subjects.

• My father must be proud of me. I've passed all my subjects.

• My father can be happy. I've passed all my subjects.

I'm not sure. I ....... get there on time. I should have set off earlier.

I'm sure! That ....... Mike! He doesn't have a bike.

Lisa isn't here yet! She ........on her way, she always arrives before 8.00 am.

Choose the correct sentences.

• There is someone at the door. It mustn't be the postman. I am not waiting for anything.

• There is someone at the door. It can't be the postman because it came yesterday

• There is someone at the door. It might be the postman. I am waiting for some parcels.

• There is someone at the door. It can be the postman. I am waiting for some parcels.

• There is someone at the door. It must be the postman. I am waiting for some parcels.