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EF Int/6B: Grammar practice -- modals of deduction

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

That woman ... be the new manager. Our new manager is a man.

a)

can't

b)

couldn't

c)

must

d)

might not

2.

You ... be tired. You've had a long trip.

a)

can't

b)

must

c)

mustn't

d)

might not

3.

They ... have much money. They never go out.

a)

can't

b)

must

c)

mustn't

d)

might

4.

Don't buy Oliver a book. He ... like the same kind of things as you.

a)

mustn't

b)

can

c)

may not

d)

might not

5.

Paula ... be injured. That's her best time for a marathon.

a)

mustn't

b)

might

c)

can't

d)

may

6.

Your neighbour ... have a good job. These cars are really expensive!

a)

must

b)

might not

c)

can't

d)

can

7.

Complete with a modal verb.

He lived in Argentina for five years so he ... speak good Spanish!

(a)  

8.

Complete with a modal verb.

You ... be very busy at work. You're always on Facebook!

(a)  

9.

Complete with a modal verb.

I'm not sure, but the new assistant ... be Italian. Her surname is Rossi.

(a)  

10.

Complete with a modal verb.

Mark passed all his exams. His parents ... be very proud.

(a)  

11.

Complete with a modal verb.

Do you really think England will win tonight? You ... be serious! They have no chance!

(a)  

12.

Complete with a modal verb.

Lucy wasn't feeling well this afternoon, so she ... come to the party tonight. She said she would let us know later today.

(a)  

13.

Complete with a modal verb.

I thought our neighbour was away on holiday, but she ... be -- I've just seen her in the garden.

(a)  

14.

Complete with a modal verb.

It's very cold this evening and there's a lot of cloud. I think it ... snow.

(a)