Modal Verbs of Deduction

Front

What is a modal verb?

Back

A modal verb is a type of auxiliary verb that expresses necessity, possibility, or ability.

Front

What does 'must' indicate?

Back

'Must' indicates a strong belief or certainty about something.

Front

What does 'might' indicate?

Back

'Might' indicates a possibility or a suggestion, but not certainty.

Front

What does 'can't' indicate?

Back

'Can't' indicates that something is impossible or not true.

Front

Fill in the blank: Sarah thinks she ____ her bag on the bus. (Options: can has left, must have left)

Back

must have left

Front

Fill in the blank: He ______ be in class. (Options: might not, can't)

Back

can't

Front

Fill in the blank: He _____ be at the gym right now. (Options: must, might)

Back

might

Front

Fill in the blank: If he drives a sports car, he _____ be quite rich. (Options: must, might)

Back

must

Front

Fill in the blank: She ____ the train. (Options: must have taken, might has taken)

Back

must have taken

Front

What is the difference between 'must' and 'might'?

Back

'Must' shows certainty, while 'might' shows possibility.