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Modals of CLASE :
deduction
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12 Preguntas

1. We use _____ to say that we think something is possible but

we’re not totally sure.

A may, might, could B may, might, can

C could, can D may, might, must

2. We use _______ when we feel sure something is not true.

A can't B mustn't

C couldn't D might / may not

3. We use ______ when we feel sure or certain that something is

true.

A must B could

C can D might, may

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4. After these modal verbs we use ______.

A to + infinitive B verbs in present form

C infinitive without to

5. That ___ be Danny outside. He said he was going abroad

this week.

A must B might

C can't

6. I'm leaving work now but I ___ be a little late if there's traffic
on the road.

A must B could

C can't

7. Of course John isn't here today. He spent the whole night

drinking. He ___ be at home with a serious hangover.

A must B may

C can't

8. You ___ possibly be tired. You've just woken up

A must B could

C can't

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9. You ___ know Peter because he went to the same school

that we went to but he is a few years younger than we are.

A can't B might

C must

10. I'm sorry, you ___ be confusing me with someone else,

that's not my name.

A must B can't

C may

11. I don't like the sound of the engine. - I don't know what it is. It
_____ be a mechanical problem.

A must B can't

C could

12. It _______ be a mechanical problem. I've just taken the car to a

mechanic.

A can't B could

C must

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Clave de respuesta

1. a 2. a 3. a 4. c

5. c 6. b 7. a 8. c

9. b 10. a 11. c 12. a

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