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Modals Of Deduction Quiz 3 (60 MCQs)

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1. She isn't answering the phone. She ..... be out.
2. Linda got married with Tommy in less than a month! They ..... have shared a very strong bond since they met.
3. Of course John isn't here today. He spent the whole night drinking. He ..... be at home with a serious hangover.
4. Peter: "Does Tom own that car?" Mary: "No, I think his brother ..... it now."
5. It's about 9 o'clock. The shop ..... not be close yet.
6. He ..... be at the gym right now. Sometimes he goes there at this time.
7. The food smells a bit, so it ..... be rotten.
8. She can't ..... the message yet; it's unread. (I sent it just a few minutes ago, and her phone is on silent.)
9. You ..... be hungry again. You've only just had dinner!
10. It ..... be sugar-free. It has ice cream in it.
11. Maybe John went to the shop.
12. He ..... gone to the city center. He did say he wanted to go Christmas shopping today.
13. She ..... live close to where she works because she walks to work.
14. She knew everything about our plans. (she / listen / to our conversation)
15. Mario's phone is broken. He ..... have left it with Sophie before going in the roller coaster.
16. The researchers must ..... found the cure. There were at least 20 reporters at the lab.
17. The library is closed, and all the lights are off. What is the most likely deduction? (Choose one)
18. He ..... know the answer, he's the best in the class.
19. Ahmed drinks three cups of coffee every morning at his desk.
20. The car plunged into the river, but they ..... escape.
21. It ..... rain this afternoon.
22. Modal Verbs you can use for Deductions
23. He ..... known it was your birthday. Otherwise, I'm sure he would have wished you a happy day.
24. They ..... be Colombian because they're speaking Spanish
25. He ..... like that shirt. I don't think it's his style.
26. You ..... be right but I'll check anyway.
27. It is still a mystery how the robber gained access to the bank. Police are investigating whether the suspect ..... known one of the employees.
28. I ..... talk to your father as soon as possible. Is he at home?
29. What does the modal verb 'must' indicate in the text?
30. What does Pete's friend do?-I'm not sure, but he ..... be a doctor. I think he works at the hospital.
31. She goes camping every weekend. She ..... really love the outdoors
32. You ..... told her the truth. It would've saved a lot of trouble.
33. Tom said he took a picture of a huge bear in his backyard, but no one has seen the photo.
34. According to experts, making virtual friends ..... as valuable as making real friends. It's not the same relationship.
35. Nobody's answering the phone. They ..... be out
36. Who left their laptop on my desk? It ..... be Paul's. He's working at home today.
37. Sarah ..... been so happy when she found out she was being promoted
38. Your mother ..... a great cook. Your siblings were fighting over her old cooking book.
39. He ..... for us at the wrong location.
40. Must, May and Could have different meanings and should not be used to say they mean the same.
41. He ..... his illness with better eating habits. But now it's too late.
42. We use the modal verb "must" to express possibility about something that is unlikely to happen.
43. Joel has forgotten about the meeting. We ..... him about it yesterday.
44. That ..... be the vegetarian option. It's got chicken in it.
45. I had to wait 45 minutes for a bus yesterday. There ..... been an accident
46. Sarah got 20 in her exam, so she ..... hard.
47. We use might/can't/must to say how sure/certain we are based on information we have.
48. I left my bicycle in front of the library and it's disappeared. Someone ..... stolen it.
49. She ..... be in love with him She told me she hates him.
50. Match the modal MIGHT/MAY with its function
51. I was reading the book last night befofe I went to bed. I never took it out of this room. It ..... be lying around here somewhere.
52. That deafening noise might be a lorry.
53. ..... you pass the salt? (formal polite request)
54. That child is running around and laughing. He ..... be very happy with his friends.
55. I didn't get your e-mail. Do you think you ..... sent it to my old e-mail address.
56. It ..... the delivery at the door. (We ordered food 30 minutes ago, and it should arrive soon.)
57. He has to work on holidays. He ..... feel very happy about this.
58. Paul's class starts at 8:30. It's 8:45 and he's not here yet. I dont know where hi is.He .....
59. The thief ..... that far. Look at the floor! He's bleeding; we have to follow his blood.
60. He ..... the project already; it was a massive task.
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