Exercise (Please don't try to see the answers)

Modal verbs of deduction

Complete the sentences. Click on the correct word.

example

He ........... be at the meeting, but I'm not sure. a) must b) may c) can't Answer b

	1	Jack .......... be at home. His jacket is still here.		2	I .......... still have your book, but I'm not certain.
		a) might b) can't c) could			a) might b) must c) can't
	3	This ....... be the right answer. The others are definitely wrong.		4	That ............. be Maria. I'm sure she's got blond hair, not dark.
		a) can't b) must c) could			a) may b) might c) can't
	5	I'm not sure but the painting .......... be an original.		6	She's been working hard so she ........... be tired.
		a) could b) must c) can't			a) may b) can't c) must

Answers:

1. b
2. a
3. b
4. c
5. a
6. c