Speculation & Deduction - Modals & related expressions

The situation ___________ to improve. It can't stay like this forever.

• must

• is bound to

• will definitely

• certainly will

"Where's Angela?"

"I'm not sure. She __________ be in a meeting."

• is sure

• might

• is likely

• must

You ______________ seen Helen this morning. She's in New York until Friday.

• can't have

• mustn't have

• might not have

• can't

Don't worry. I'm sure Jeremy will be here soon.

He ____________ to have forgotten about the meeting.

• can't

• probably won't

• couldn't

• is unlikely

Don't wait for me. I _________ not have time to have lunch today.

• could

• may

• must

• won't

We ___________ of finishing this project on time.

• have no chance

• are unlikely

• are not bound

• may not

Deborah __________ well get promoted if she continues to work so well.

• must

• could

• can't

• will definitely

There's ____________ another interest rate rise in the near future.

• could be

• will probably

• likely

• bound to be