Choose the correct modal verb to complete the sentences.

1. That ________________ be Danny. He said he was going abroad this week.

must may cant
2. I'm leaving work now but I ________________ be a little late if there's traffic on the
road.
might cant must
3. Of course John isn't here today. He spent the whole night drinking. He
________________ be at home with a serious hangover.
could must cant
4. You ________________ possibly be tired. You've just woken up.
must may cant
5. You ________________ know Peter because he went to the same school that we
went to but he is a few years younger than we are.
cant must may
6. I'm sorry, you ________________ be confusing me with someone else, that's not my
name.
must could cant
7. She isn't answering the phone. She________________ be out.
may must cant
8. They________________ be Spanish, they're speaking Portuguese.
might cant must
9. He________________ have a job interview today - he's waiting to hear from the
company.
could cant must
10. He drives an expensive car. He________________ have a good job.
must may cant
11. It's too early to have finished the exam. He________________ have finished.
might cant must
12. Sara's very busy. She________________ not be able to come tonight.
cant might must