modal verbs for deduction

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Subjects
English
Grades
100
Language
ENG
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1. Type the correct answer into the gap.must can't might 1. She isn't answering the phone. She must be out.2. They can't be Spanish, they're speaking Portuguese.3. He might have a job interview today - he's waiting to hear from the company.4. He drives an expensive car. He must have a good job.5. It's too early to have finished the exam. He can't have finished.6. Sara's very busy. She might not be able to come tonight. 2. Choose the correct option:1. Paul is behaving in a very unusual way. I think he _ again. can't drink can be drinking might be drinking 2. I think there _ a mistake in your tax return. You should check it can't be might be may be 3. If Suzan said that, it _ true. She never lies. might be must be can be 4. Sorry, but I'm not Connor. You _ me for someone else. might be confusing must confuse must be confusing 5. I'm not sure I trust Peter. He _ the person we think he is. might not be can't be must not be 6. You have walked for ten hours. You _ exhausted. can be can' t be must be 7. He _ his twin brother, they look completely different. might be can't be mustn´t be 8. There's a bit of traffic, so I _ arrive in time might not must not should not

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