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WorksheetsModals of deduction
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 22mins
You look so happy! You could win the competition. (Correct the sentence)
Fill-in-the-Blank with the correct modal
The lights are off and there's no sound coming from inside. They (a) be sleeping.
We use "must" for things that are definitely true.
False
True
"May" always expresses strong certainty.
True
False
They argued loudly last night. They shouldn't be friends anymore. (Correct the sentence)
He speaks fluent French and knows a lot about French culture. He ____________ have lived in France for some time.
Must
Could
May
He speaks fluent French and knows a lot about French culture. He ____________ have lived in France for some time.
Must
Could
May
Fill-the-blank with the correct modal
She's been studying all night and looks exhausted. She (a) have gotten much sleep.
I haven't seen him in days. He can't be at home. (Correct the sentence)
Fill-in-the-Blank with the correct modal
It's pouring rain outside, and you forgot your umbrella. You (a) get soaked!
"Can't" and "shouldn't" have the same meaning when used for deduction.
False
True
Modals of deduction always have one correct answer.
True
False
The shop is closed at this hour. They must be on vacation. (Correct the sentence)
You hear loud music coming from your neighbor's apartment at 3 am. What is the most reasonable assumption?
They must be having a party with a lot of guests.
They could be practicing their musical instrument late at night.
They shouldn't be making so much noise at this hour.
They can't possibly be asleep right now.
You see your friend walking down the street with a wet umbrella and shivering. What is the most likely explanation?
He must have forgotten his coat at home.
It could have rained earlier today.
He might be planning to go swimming later.
He shouldn't have left the house without checking the weather.
