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WorksheetsModals of Deduction - Skilled 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Modal Verbs you can use for Deductions
Must / Mustn't
Might / May
Can / Can't
Could / Couldn't
All of the above
You can use Modals of Deduction to talk about the present and the past.
True
False
Must, May and Could have different meanings and should not be used to say they mean the same.
True
False
You use MUST to guess what is the case when there is a lot of evidence.
True
False
Can and Can't can be used as possible and impossible.
True
False
Linda ______ have worked over time last night, she looks so exhausted!
must
could
should
We ______ have purchased some food for the cat, I just don't remember if I put it in the bag or not.
must
may
can
Some images in my head are not completely clear. I think I _______ have forgotten what his face looked like.
must
can
might
Liam had no doubts. He said he ______ have enrolled the girl to participate in the contest, as the payment is reflected in the system.
must
may
can
I don't think Jason participated in the crime. He ______ have killed that poor dog, he's such a sweet person!
mustn't
couldn't
can't
Linda got married with Tommy in less than a month! They ______ have shared a very strong bond since they met.
must
could
can
I ______ have texted my ex last night while I was drunk. I have a lot of messages that confirm it!
must
can
might
Leo _______ have missed the train, but I'm not sure. Maybe he's just sick and won't come to class today.
mught
may
con't
Parker won the lottery a month ago. I'm sure he ______ have purchased a lot of tickets to be that lucky!
mustt
might
can
I _______ have stolen the jewels! I wasn't even here when that happened!
must
might
can't
Did you take my wallet by any chance? I ______ have lost it! I think left it in my purse!
can't
couldn't
mustn't
Otto ______ have lied to you. You know he's the most honest person alive!
may not
couldn't
mustn't
The movie ______ have started yet! When I bought the tickets, they said it started at 11 pm and it's only 9!
mustn't
can't
may not
I think I saw Robert driving his car this morning.
But that _______ have been my imagination, as he broke his right foot a couple days ago.
might
can
must
Suzanne and Dennis ________ have run away from home. All their belongings are here, nothing is missing.
may
can't
could
