Modal verbs: Possibility & Certainty SVIP

Read the following sentences and determine whether each modal verb means Possibly (P), Definitely (D), or Definitely not (N).

1. You must be tired after working all day. NPD

2. She might be at the mall now. DNP

3. He can't be at home now – the lights are off and her car is gone. DPN

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1. She's frowning, so she be happy right now.

2. They buy a new TV yet because their old one is still working, but I'm not sure.

3. The storm get worse, so let's head back home for safety.

4. He's so small. He be no more than four years old.

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This receipt is from last year – it can'tmight not be for today's purchase.

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Jenny willmight be busy with her evening class, but I'm not sure.

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You've been yawning all morning – you mustwill be really tired after staying up late.

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That noise couldmust be the wind, or maybe someone is at the door. I'm not very certain.

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The dog __________ bark when we pass by the gate, so don't look at it and walk slowly.

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I heard a sound that goes “meow” in the attic. There __________ be a cat there.

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This coat __________ be Jenny's, it's too big for her.

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The sales __________ go up or down in the next year. It's hard to predict.

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Horse riding __________ be scary, but you should try it to get over the fear.

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They __________ get a new car because their current one is still working, but I'm not sure.

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This jacket can be Jack's – it's two sizes too small for him.

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The lights are off and no one is answering the door – they mustn't be out.

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I'm certain that she might come to the wedding.

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I don't know for sure, but I heard your favourite band must hold a tour in this city.

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She looks really sleepy while listening to the lecture.

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There will probably be a power cut next morning.

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I'm not really certain whether or not they want to sell the house.

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There's something in the sky. I think it's a bird. It's hard to tell.

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This blue luggage's tag says “Joe”, and the green one's says “Tim”.