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MODALS OF DEDUCTION

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

can't

b)

must

2.

You _______ be tired. You had a long trip.

a)

must

b)

can't

3.

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

a)

must not

b)

might not

4.

Paula _______ be injured. That’s her best time ever for a marathon.

a)

might

b)

can't

5.

Your neighbor_________ have a good job. Those cars are too expensive!

a)

might not

b)

must

6.

Complete with must, might, might not, or can’t:

- He lived in Argentina for 10 years so he (a)   speak Spanish.

7.

Complete with must, might, might not, or can’t:
- You (a)   be very busy at work. You're always on your phone!

8.

Complete with must, might, might not, or can’t:
- I'm not sure, but Jenna (a)   be on vacation. She didn't come to work today.

9.

Complete with must, might, might not, or can’t:
- Mark passed all his final exams. His parents (a)   be very proud.

10.

Complete with must, might, might not, or can’t:
- Do you really think the US will win tonight? You (a)   be serious! They have no chance!

11.

Complete with must, might, might not, or can’t:
- Lucy wasn't feeling well this afternoon, so she (a)   come to the party tonight. She said she would let us know later today.

12.

Complete with must, might, might not, or can’t:
- I thought our neighbor was away for the weekend, but she (a)   be - I just saw her in the yard.