MODALS FOR

SPECULATION /
DEDUCTION
(PRESENT)
 USE PRESENT: MODAL + VERB

MUST The light’s on. Ken must be at

Certainty (we are sure it’s true) home.

CAN’T / COULDN’T Jamie can’t /couldn’t be in the

Certainty (we are sure it’s NOT true) library. It’s closed.

MAY / MIGHT / COULD Sally may / might / could be at

Possibility (we are less sure) home. I don’t know for sure.

SHOULD / SHOULDN’T They should be there by now.

Probably true if everything is as It shouldn’t take long to drive there.
expected
What could this be?
Paint brush
Where would you find this
design?
Cantaloupe
Here’s an easy one for you.
Kiwi
You don’t have to think too hard about this one.
Orange
Things are getting tricky.
What could this be?
Where would this design be hiding?
Dandelion
Give this one a try.
Sunflower
Everything is not what it seems!
Spaghetti
We wouldn’t mind some of this right now!
Chocolate bar
What could this be?
Cheese
Where can you find this?
Carrot
This one might be a little tricky.
Grapefruit
Don’t get stuck on this one!
Honey
Hint: You probably use this every day!
Soap bubbles
Don’t give up now!
Coffee
Last one…
Lime