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Modals for deduction




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Instructions: Read the sentences. Make deductions using "can't", "could" "may" "might" and "must" or an appropriate form of "be". *If necessary, use "be" with any of the modals.

1. Annie goes to school from 9 am to 2 pm. It's 1:30 pm. Where's Annie?
She �be at home. She �be in biology class.
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2. Ron likes playing soccer on Saturday mornings. It's Saturday afternoon. What's Ron doing?
He �still be playing soccer, can he?�He �be at home by now.
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3. Joanna never leaves her house before eating breakfast. Today she's running late. What's she doing?
She �be leaving yet. She �eating breakfast.
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4. Pedro only skips work for important events. Today is the final game of the Soccer World Cup. Where's Pedro?
He �be at a bar watching the game. He �be watching the game online, but he �be in the office.
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5. Rhonda and Jackie love watching movies. Their favorite movies are comedies, but they don't like animated movies very much. Today, a new 3D animated movie is premiered. What are they doing?
They �be at the premier, they don't like animated movies that much. They �be home watching a comedy.