A2 UNIT 10 MODALS OF SPECULATION

MODALS OF SPECULATION

CAN'T

EXERCISES

ADJECTIVES ING -ED

EXPRESSIONS

MUST

MIGHT, MAY & COULD.

write speculations about the following images.

can't

We use can’t when we feel sure something is not true.

MIGHT, MAY, COULD.

We use might, may or could to say that we think something is possible but we’re not sure.

• Did you hear that? I think there might be a burglar downstairs.
• We’ll try to get there early but we may arrive late if there’s a lot of traffic.
• Do the laundry today! The forecast reporter said It might rain tomorrow.
• She could be a great singer.
• Why is there water on the floor? Oops, I may have forgotten to turn the faucet off...

MUST

We use must when we feel sure that something is true because there’s very strong evidence.

• He must live near here because he comes to work on foot.
• Come inside and get warm – you must be freezing out there.

• Aaron can't run the marathon, he's not trained enough.
• It can't be true that the concert is sold out, I've just checked the website!
• She can't be serious about quitting her job.
• I didn't study for the exam, I can't pass it!

• It can’t be a burglar. All the doors and windows are locked.

can't

BOB MUST BE TIRED AFTER WORKING ALL DAY AT THE KRUSTY KRAB.

ED ADJECTIVES DESCRIBE HOW PEOPLE FEEL ABOUT SOMETHING.

• Usagi is amazed to see Rei's beauty.
• The teacher is dissapointed of those students who don't participate.

when i get a better job, i might buy a house in gangnam district.

ING ADJECTIVES

The ING adjectives describe the things that cause the emotion. E.g. A boring lesson makes you feel bored.

Rei is annoyed because Usagi is absolutely annoying! The kids were frightened due to the frightening horror movie they saw last night.

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• NO DOUBT
• I BET / YOU CAN BET
• I IMAGINE
• THE CHANCES ARE...
• PROBABLY
• MAYBE
• IT COULD BE
• MY GUESS
• THERE'S JUST A CHANCE...
• I WOULDN'T BE SURPRISED
• IT'S POSSIBLE THAT...