Modal verbs of deduction: Must, may, might, could, can’t

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Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Modal Verb of Deduction

Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Modal Verb of Deduction

Choose the correct modal verb of deduction to complete each sentence.

1
The phone is ringing. It be Charlotte; she said she would call this morning.
2
She be in love with him. She told me she hates him.
3
He be at the gym right now. Sometimes he goes there at this time.
4
This is not possible. You be serious!
5
If he drives a Jaguar, he be quite rich.
6
You should pick up the phone. It be an important call.
7
He know the answer, he's the best in the class.
8
You be right, but it's better if we check.
9
He be in class. I saw him at the library a minute ago.
10
A: Who's at the door? B: I don't know; it be John.