Present Modals of deduction

They ____be Colombian because they’re speaking Spanish

• can't

• must

• could

It ______ be a spider; it’s only got six legs.

• mustn't

• can't

• mightn't

Oliver _____really love that fi lm. He’s seen it ten times.

• can

• may

• must

Dana can’t know what the homework is. She ______at school yesterday.

• was

• wasn't

• isn't

Jo ______ travel a lot. Her passport’s full of visa stamps.

• might

• must

• may

I think Bernie _____ be tired. She’s been working hard all day.

• might

• can't

• must

Dave _____ like One Direction. He paid a little fortune to that concert ticket.

• must

• could

• might

Of course John isn't here today. He spent the whole night drinking. He ___ be at home with a serious hangover.

• must

• can

• may

You ___ be tired. You've just woken up and you slept about 10 hours.

• mustn't

• can't

• mightn't

I'm sorry, you ___ be confusing me with someone else, that's not my name.

• must

• can't

• may