MODALS OF DEDUCTION(SPECULATION

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What are modals of deduction?

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Modals of deduction are auxiliary verbs used to express the speaker's degree of certainty about a situation or event. They help indicate whether something is likely, possible, or impossible.

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What does 'must' indicate in modals of deduction?

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'Must' indicates a strong belief or certainty about something. It suggests that the speaker is convinced that something is true.

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What does 'might' indicate in modals of deduction?

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'Might' indicates a possibility. It suggests that something could happen or be true, but it is not certain.

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What does 'can't' indicate in modals of deduction?

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'Can't' indicates impossibility. It suggests that something is definitely not true or cannot happen.

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When do we use 'must' in a sentence?

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We use 'must' when we are sure about something based on evidence or reasoning.

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When do we use 'might' in a sentence?

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We use 'might' when we are unsure about something and want to express a possibility.

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When do we use 'can't' in a sentence?

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We use 'can't' when we are certain that something is not true or not possible.

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Example of using 'must' in a sentence.

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She must be at home; her car is in the driveway.

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Example of using 'might' in a sentence.

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He might come to the party if he finishes his homework.

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Example of using 'can't' in a sentence.

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She can't be the winner; I saw her lose the game.