WorksheetsModal Verbs for Speculation and Deduction
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
After the modal verbs of speculation and deduction in the present, we use an infinitive _______ to
with
without
We use __________when we are 90% sure that something is not true.
may not
can´t
couldn´t
In the present, we use may (not), might (not) and could when there is a __________possibility that something is true or not ture.
20%
90%
50%
100%
We use ________when we are 90% sure that something is true.
may
might
must
Choose the most appropriate answer.
The passengers .......... scared!
must have been
can't have been
might have been
couldn't have been
She ...... a lot to get there! You need to work hard to be successful.
couldn't have struggle
must have struggled
must has struggled
may have struggle
Of course John isn't here today. He spent the whole night dancing. He ___ be at home with a serious foot ache.
can't
must
may
should
You ___ possibly be tired. You've just woken up.
can't
could
must
should
Your mother ___ be a great cook. You are always so keen to get back home to eat!
can't
might
must
can
I don't know why I am so tired these days. I ___ be working too hard. Or maybe I am not sleeping too well.
can't
might
must
may
Do you know where Carl is? He ___ be out - his car keys are on the table.
can't
might
must
may
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
Wendy's accent is a bit strange. She (a) be Northern Irish, but I'm not sure.
If he drives a jaguar, he______ be quite rich.
can't
must
might
Maria.............be at home. The lights are on.
must
can't
might
may
It's quarantine. He ______________(go) to the movies yesterday.
might go
mustn't have gone
can't have gone
could have gone
Complete the sentence in past.
They (a) (understand) the topic. They didn't have any questions.
What is the mistake in this sentence:
She can't to have been his girlfriend.
(a)
Complete the second sentence with 1-3 words.
Well, we will probably go to the party later today.
They family (a) the party later
Wow! Have you finished all that already? You (a) been hungry!
The exam results will be out soon. It _____ be this week or perhaps next week.
must
might
can't
