Modal verbs for Deduction

Michelle _____ want to participate in the festival - it seems like the type of thing she'd be interested in. Why don’t you ask her?

• must

• can't

• might

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

She goes camping every weekend. She _____ really love the outdoors.

• can't

• must

• may

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

He worked hard on his report, then accidentally deleted the file from his computer. He _____ be upset.

• must

• can't

• might

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

You _____ be right - but I'm going to check to make sure.

• can't

• might

• must

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

We're not sure if this painting is an original. It _____ be worth thousands of dollars.

• must

• might

• can't

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

I _____ not be able to go to the football game. It depends on whether I can get the afternoon off from work.

• might

• must

• can't

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

He's working full-time and studying for his Ph.D. That _____ be easy.

• can't

• must

• may

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

You just ate a huge dinner! You _____ be hungry again already!

• may

• can't

• must

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Wow - look at that diamond necklace. It _____ cost a fortune.

• can't

• might

• must

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

She looks very young. She _____ be more than 16.

• may

• can't

• must

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B