Modals of Deduction and Criticism (Present, Past)

Perhaps Elena is in her office.

• She must be in her office

• She might be in her office

• She can't be in her office

Perhaps Elena is busy

• She may be busy.

• She can't be busy.

• She must be busy.

Perhaps she is working.

• She must be working.

• She could be working.

• She should be working.

Perhaps she was ill yesterday.

• She must have been ill yesterday.

• She might have been ill yesterday.

Perhaps she went home early.

• She might have gone home early.

• She must have gone home early.

Perhaps she isn't working today.

• She might not be working today.

• She can't be working today.

I can't find Jan anywhere. I wonder where he is.

• He may have gone shopping.

• He can't have went shopping.

• He can't be to shopping.

Congratulations on passing your exam! You _______ very pleased! (I'm sure!)

• can't be

• must be

• might be

The restaurant _______ be very good. It's ALWAYS full of people.

• must

• can't

• could

The restaurant _______ be very good. It's always EMPTY.

• must

• might

• can't