Speculation and deduction: Modal verbs and expressions

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Exercise 1: Speculation and Deduction

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Exercise 1: Speculation and Deduction

Choose the correct modal verb or expression for speculation and deduction to complete each sentence below.

1
Yesterday I fell running and I think I my ankle.
2
He the competition. He's the best by far.
3
The light in Scott's room is on. He computer games.
4
He German very well. He's only lived in Germany for one month.
5
A: 'The burglar broke into our home in daylight.' B: 'Then, some of your neighbours him.'
6
I a lot as an accounting manager, but the job was just too boring.
7
This song the next big hit.
8
He to prison for the theft because he has no previous criminal record.
9
A: 'Have you seen the cat? I can't find him.' B: 'Have you checked under the bed? He there.'
10
You a copy of the contract at the email address you provided the day after you signed.