MODALS OF DEDUCTION IN PRESENT

Complete the sentences with must, might not, or can't.

All the houses on this road have big gardens. They .... be very expensive.

Use must, might not, or can't.

I know at least one famous TV star lives around her. But he ..... be at home very often because he works in New York most of the time.

Use must, might not, or can't.

Look at that house with the security guard by the gate. The guard ..... have such a boring job.

Use must, might not, or can't.

Well, I suppose he ........ mind too much. After all, he must meet some celebrities much of the time.

Choose the correct modal verbs.

Dario and Carlos .......... be in the same class, but I'm not sure.

• can't

• must

• could

• couldn't

Choose the correct modal verb.

That _____ be Verenice in the school. She's on holiday.

• can't

• must

• could

• might

Choose the correct modal verb.

She _____ be right – she often is.

• can't

• might well

• might

• must

Complete with the correct modal verb.

They _____ come back to Salinas next summer, as we have had such a good time.

• might well

• can well

• can't

• could

Complete with the correct modal verb.

This _____ be the first time you've seen this film – it's been out for ages!

• could

• can

• must

• can't

Complete with the correct modal verb.

The malls _____ be closed by now. What time do they close on Thursdays?

• could

• can

• must

• can't