MODALS OF PROBABILITYA. Use can/can’t or must to fill in the blanks.1) I called her but she didn’t answer; she _______ be busy at the moment.2) He _______ be at home now; he always goes to work at 9, so he should be in the office.3) I _______ have left my gloves on the bus; they’re not in my pockets or bag.4) It _______ be lunchtime by now; I’m starving!5) I wonder who’s calling me? _______ it be my mom?

B. Use could/couldn’t or may/might to fill in the blanks.1) Do you think that guy _______ be lost? He seems to be looking for something.2) They did well on the test but they didn’t study; they _______ have cheated.3) There’s a lot of traffic today, so we _______ be late.4) This camera is really cheap. It _______ not be very good.5) This cake is so delicious, I _______ resist eating all of it!

C. Select the correct modal.1) Ms. Thomas (must, can) be in her classroom now, as class starts at 9am.2) You play the piano so well. You (must, could) practice a lot.3) We should go to this concert, it (can, might) be really interesting.4) Their train only left at 1pm, so they (could, couldn’t) be there yet. 5) Everyone has an umbrella with them today. It (might, could) rain today.

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