This document discusses modal verbs used to express speculation and deduction. It explains that must is used to indicate strong evidence for something being true. Might, may, and could are used to express something being possible but not certain. Can't is used to indicate being sure something is not true. It provides examples of expressions used for speculation like "probably" and "maybe" and encourages speculating about people's appearances and occupations.
1. A2 – UNIT 10
MODALS OF SPECULATIONS AND
DEDUCTION
2. MUST
We use must when we feel sure that something is true because there’s
very strong evidence.
1. He must live near here because he comes to work on foot.
2. Come inside and get warm – you must be freezing out there.
3. They must be angry because their father didn’t buy anything for
them
3. MIGHT, MAY, COULD
We use might, may or could to say that we think something is possible
but we’re not sure.
1. Did you hear that? I think there might be a burglar downstairs.
2. We’ll try to get there early but we may arrive late if there’s a lot of
traffic
4. CAN’T
We use can’t when we feel sure something is not true.
1. It can’t be a burglar. All the doors and windows are locked.
2. He can’t be fourteen. He’s too young to be here.
5. EXPRESSIONS
1. No doubt
2. I bet / you can bet
3. I imagine
4. The chances are
5. There's no chance
6. probably,
7. maybe
8. it could be
9. My guess
10. There's just a chance
11. I wouldn't be surprised
12. It´s possible that…
