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WorksheetsModals of deduction
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 9mins
We use _____ to say that we think something is possible but we’re not totally sure.
could, can
may, might, could
may, might, must
may, might, can
We use _______ when we feel sure something is not true.
couldn't
mustn't
might / may not
can't
We use ______ when we feel sure or certain that something is true.
must
might, may
can
could
After these modal verbs we use ______.
to + infinitive
infinitive without to
verbs in present form
That ___ be Danny outside. He said he was going abroad this week.
must
can't
might
I'm leaving work now but I ___ be a little late if there's traffic on the road.
must
can't
could
Of course John isn't here today. He spent the whole night drinking. He ___ be at home with a serious hangover.
must
can't
may
You ___ possibly be tired. You've just woken up
must
could
can't
You ___ know Peter because he went to the same school that we went to but he is a few years younger than we are.
must
might
can't
I'm sorry, you ___ be confusing me with someone else, that's not my name.
may
must
can't
I don't like the sound of the engine. - I don't know what it is. It _____ be a mechanical problem.
can't
must
could
It _______ be a mechanical problem. I've just taken the car to a mechanic.
must
can't
could
