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The document provides examples of using modal verbs like "can't", "must", "could", "might", and "may" to complete sentences. It gives sentences with blanks for the modal verbs and choices to pick the right one. It also gives sentences to complete using the correct modal verb based on the meaning. The examples cover using modal verbs to talk about possibilities, necessities, permissions, and logical deductions.

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Modals of Deduction Present

The document provides examples of using modal verbs like "can't", "must", "could", "might", and "may" to complete sentences. It gives sentences with blanks for the modal verbs and choices to pick the right one. It also gives sentences to complete using the correct modal verb based on the meaning. The examples cover using modal verbs to talk about possibilities, necessities, permissions, and logical deductions.

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I. Use the modal verbs in the box to complete the following sentences in a logical way.

can't must could might may

1. It ………………………… be him – he's in Spain this week. He ………………………… have a twin brother, I suppose.

2. Come in and sit down. You ……………………… be tired after the journey.

3. Who's this letter from? It ……………………… be from Paul – he never writes letters.

4. The exam results should be out soon. It ……………………… be this week or it ……………………… be next week.

5. She always gets such good grades at school. She ……………………… work very hard.

II. Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1) That ___ be Danny. He said he was going abroad this week.

might
must
can't

2) I'm leaving work now but I ___ be a little late if there's traffic on the road.

can't
must
could

3) Of course, John isn't here today. He spent the whole night drinking. He ___ be at home with a
serious hangover.

can't
must
may

4) You ___ possibly be tired. You've just woken up.

could
must
can't

5) You ___ know Peter because he went to the same school that we went to but he is a few years
younger than we are.

can't
might
must

6) I'm sorry, you ___ be confusing me with someone else, that's not my name.

must
can't
may
III. Pick the right option to complete the ideas.

1. My purse isn’t in my pocket. It…


a) mustn’t be in my bag.
b) must in my bag.
c) must be in my bag.

2. I can’t remember what Jason does at university. He could study geography or…
a) he must study geology.
b) he may not study geology.
c) he might study geology.

3. ‘Is that Mr. Tanaka?’


‘No, that ____ be him. Mr. Tanaka wears glasses.’
a) must
b) can’t
c) mustn’t

4. Maybe talking to Ian will help you solve the problem.


a) You’re right. Talking to him might help.
b) You’re right. Talking to him must help.
c) You’re right. Talking to him can’t help.

5. My passport ___ be in that drawer. I’ve already looked there three time.
a) may not
b) can’t
c) mustn’t

IV. Complete the following sentences. The meaning in the second should be the same as the first.

1. I’m sure that’s not Jack’s car. His car’s red.

That ______________Jack’s car. His car’s red.

2. I’m sure that’s Ellen’s sister. They look so alike.

That ______________ Ellen’s sister. They look so alike.

3. Maybe Philippa has the report.

Philippa _____________ the report.

4. Maybe Darren doesn’t know about the meeting.

Darren _____________ about the meeting.

5. Maybe your keys are in your pocket.

Your keys _____________ in your pocket.

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