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Modals of deduction

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

We use _____ to say that we think something is possible but we’re not totally sure.

a)

could, can

b)

may, might, could

c)

may, might, must

d)

may, might, can

2.

We use _______ when we feel sure something is not true.

a)

couldn't

b)

mustn't

c)

might / may not

d)

can't

3.

We use ______ when we feel sure or certain that something is true.

a)

must

b)

might, may

c)

can

d)

could

4.

After these modal verbs we use ______.

a)

to + infinitive

b)

infinitive without to

c)

verbs in present form

5.

That ___ be Danny outside. He said he was going abroad this week.

a)

must

b)

can't

c)

might

6.

I'm leaving work now but I ___ be a little late if there's traffic on the road.

a)

must

b)

can't

c)

could

7.

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

a)

must

b)

can't

c)

may

8.

You ___ possibly be tired. You've just woken up

a)

must

b)

could

c)

can't

9.

You ___ know Peter because he went to the same school that we went to but he is a few years younger than we are.

a)

must

b)

might

c)

can't

10.

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

a)

may

b)

must

c)

can't

11.

I don't like the sound of the engine. - I don't know what it is. It _____ be a mechanical problem.

a)

can't

b)

must

c)

could

12.

It _______ be a mechanical problem. I've just taken the car to a mechanic.

a)

must

b)

can't

c)

could