Modal verbs: probability and deduction (Difficult) Quiz

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📝 IELTS – English Grammar – Modal verbs: probability and deduction – Difficult

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Choose the correct modal verb: 'Given the evidence, the suspect _______ be guilty.'

must

may

might

could

None

The correct answer is 'must' because it indicates a high level of certainty based on evidence. 'May', 'could', and 'might' suggest lower levels of certainty, which do not align with the phrase 'given the evidence'.

Select the appropriate modal verb: 'Given her expertise, she _______ be able to solve the problem.'

might

must

should

can't

None

The correct answer is 'should' because it implies an expectation based on her expertise. 'Must' suggests certainty, 'might' suggests uncertainty, and 'can't' suggests impossibility, none of which align with the context of expectation.

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