Modals of probability
Let's review
Skill:
EFL 4.1.8. Use suitable vocabulary, expressions, language and interaction styles for formal and informal social or academic situations in order to communicate specific intentions in online and face-to-face interactions. (Example: thanking, making promises, apologizing, asking permission, chatting with friends, answering in class, greeting an authority figure, etc.)
objective:
To use modals to talk about things that are certain, possible, and impossible
Modals of probability
- We can use modals of probability when we want to make a guess about something.
- We choose the modal depending on how sure we are.
must
We use MUST for something we're almost certain of.
Use MUST in possitive sentences.
MAY, MIGHT, COULD
- We use may, might, and could for something that we believe is possible.
- Could is not strong as might or may.
CAN'T
We use "CAN'T" to express an opinion that we are 100 percent sure is not true.
let's practice
Read and complete the sentences using MUST, MIGHT or CAN'T.
- They ______ be away for the weekend but I'm not pretty sure.
- He _____ be French judging by his accent.
- Nobody is answering. They ____ be out.
- You _____ be right but I'm going to check it anyway.
- My sister works as an interpreter at EEUU. She _____ speak English.
- She's only lived in Paris for a few weeks. She ________speak French very well.
- Mark ____ be in Mexico. I saw him yesterday.
answers
Read and complete the sentences using MUST, MIGHT or CAN'T.
- They might be away for the weekend but I'm not pretty sure.
- He must be French judging by his accent.
- Nobody is answering. They must be out.
- You might be right but I'm going to check it anyway.
- My sister works as an interpreter at EEUU. She must speak English.
- She's only lived in Paris for a few weeks. She can't speak French very well.
- Mark can't be in Mexico. I saw him yesterday.
choose the correct option.
Be careful! You must/ might hurt yourself. Why is that man looking around like that? He can't/ must be lost. The food is really good at that restaurant. They might/ must have a great chef. Emma is an excellent pianist. She can't/ must practice a lot. The house isn't hard to find. It's the red one at the end. You could/ can't miss it. Do you know where Carla is? No, I don't. She might/can't be sick.
MODALS OF PROBABILITY
CAROLINA ORELLANA
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Modals of probability
Let's review
Skill:
EFL 4.1.8. Use suitable vocabulary, expressions, language and interaction styles for formal and informal social or academic situations in order to communicate specific intentions in online and face-to-face interactions. (Example: thanking, making promises, apologizing, asking permission, chatting with friends, answering in class, greeting an authority figure, etc.)
objective:
To use modals to talk about things that are certain, possible, and impossible
Modals of probability
must
We use MUST for something we're almost certain of.
Use MUST in possitive sentences.
MAY, MIGHT, COULD
CAN'T
We use "CAN'T" to express an opinion that we are 100 percent sure is not true.
let's practice
Read and complete the sentences using MUST, MIGHT or CAN'T.
answers
Read and complete the sentences using MUST, MIGHT or CAN'T.
choose the correct option.
Be careful! You must/ might hurt yourself. Why is that man looking around like that? He can't/ must be lost. The food is really good at that restaurant. They might/ must have a great chef. Emma is an excellent pianist. She can't/ must practice a lot. The house isn't hard to find. It's the red one at the end. You could/ can't miss it. Do you know where Carla is? No, I don't. She might/can't be sick.