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WorksheetsModals of Deduction
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
You ____________ be hungry again - you've only just eaten!
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can't
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You ___________ be hungry - you haven't eaten since this morning.
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can't
may not
mustn't
A: 'I'm worried about Grandma. I tried to call her but she's not answering her phone.'
B: 'She _____________ be out. Or she might be asleep - she sometimes has a nap in the afternoon.'
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may
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can"t
A:'What kind of bird is that?'
B: 'I'm not sure. It __________ be an eagle but I can't see it very well.'
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must
might
mustn't
A: 'I haven't seen Ross today. Is he off sick?'
B: 'He __________ be - I saw his car in the car park.'
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can
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That man ______________ be Tim's father - he looks just like him.
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can't
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A: 'There's someone at the door.'
B: 'It (a) be John. He just called to say he was coming.'
A: 'Look. Simon's given me a present. What do you think it is?'
B: 'It (a) be perfume, I suppose. It's about the right size.'
Look at that guy over there. He's only got a T-shirt on and it's 5 degrees. He (a) be freezing!
'Where's Kim?'
I'm not sure. Try her office - she (a) be in there.'
A: 'Look! What's that light in the sky? It's not a star - it's moving.'
B: 'It (a) be a plane, silly! What else could it be?'
We aren't sure if this painting is original. It (a) be worth thousands of dollars.
