Modals for speculation

What is the main purpose of using modals of speculation?

• To express certainty
• To make commands
• To express possibilities and guesses
• To provide evidence

What is the main difference between 'might' and 'must'?

• 'Might' indicates certainty, while 'must' indicates possibility.
• 'Might' indicates possibility, while 'must' indicates certainty.
• Both indicate the same level of certainty.
• Neither indicates any level of certainty.

Which modal of speculation suggests a possibility but not certainty?

• Must
• Might
• Should

• Can't

What does the modal 'might' suggest in a sentence?

• A hypothetical situation
• A possibility
• A strong belief
• An impossibility

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• He should be rich: he drives an expensive car.

• He might be rich; he drives an expensive car.

• He must be rich: he drives an expensive car.

• He can't be rich: he drives an expensive car.

Which modal would you use to express a possibility that depends on certain conditions?

• Should

• Can't
• Shall

• Could

If you see someone’s lights on at home, which modal would you use to express your belief about their presence?

• She must be home.
• She might be home.
• She can't be home.
• She may not be home.

Which modal would you use to express that something is impossible?

• Can't
• Might
• May
• Must

Which of the following sentences uses a modal of speculation incorrectly?

• He must be at work; his car is gone.
• She might be here; I saw her car.
• They can't be late; they left early.
• He may not be at home; he is definitely there.

Which of the following sentences uses a modal of speculation correctly?

• He must be at work; his car is gone.
• She might be here; I saw her car.
• They can't be late; they left early.
• All of the above.