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Grammar videos: Modals of deduction – exercises
Watch the video on our website and read the
conversation between Sophie and Nur. Then do
these exercises to check your understanding of
modals of deduction.
1. Check your grammar: matching
Draw a line to match the sentences that have the same meaning.
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I’m sure that’s Katie.
I’m sure that isn’t Katie.
It’s possible that it’s Katie.
Maybe that isn’t Katie.
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That must have been Katie.
That girl must be Katie.
It might not be Katie.
That girl can’t be Katie.
It may be Katie.
It can’t have been Katie.
It could have been Katie.
I’m certain that wasn’t Katie.
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Perhaps that was Katie.
It was definitely Katie.
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2. Check your grammar: gap fill
Write a modal verb to fill the gaps.
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She's won prizes for her research. She _______________ be really intelligent.
I'd take an umbrella if I were you. It looks like it _______________ rain.
It _______________ be him. He's on holiday until next week.
Hey guess what?! I _______________ be getting a car for my birthday! It's not completely definite
yet though.
I can't believe you've been waiting all this time! You _______________ be really bored.
His car's not here. He _______________ have gone out.
Look how much sugar and salt it's got in it! It _______________ be good for you.
Have you looked next to your computer? I think you _______________ have left your keys there.
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Grammar videos: Modals of deduction – exercises
3. Check your grammar: error correction
Correct and write these sentences on the line below.
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It mays be him. He's about that height.
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You could to be right. Let's check on the internet.
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It’s six o'clock. She must have leave work by now.
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That can't being them. Their car's yellow.
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Joe might be to play football at the moment.
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That virus may of come from an app.
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This writing is terrible. That can be an 'e', but I'm not sure.
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I don't believe it! You can't had failed your exam!
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Discussion
What might you have for supper tonight?
Do you think you may visit the UK one day?

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