Modal verbs of deduction: Must, might, could, can’t — Exercise 1
Select the right modal verbs of deduction for each space below. There are TWO possible correct answers in some sentences.
1Sarah hasn’t answered her phone all day. She ______ at work.
2The lights are off and the door is locked. They ______ home.
3I’m not sure where Tom is. He ______ at the gym.
4She studied all night for the exam. She ______ very tired now.
5That man looks very familiar. I ______ him from somewhere.
6She just got a promotion and a pay rise. She ______ very happy.
7He isn’t answering his messages. He ______ sleeping.
8Anna always arrives on time. She ______ late today.
9I’m not sure, but that noise ______ the wind.
10He has been training every day for months. He ______ ready for the competition.