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Grammar 4 Modals_ Deductions and Future Possibility WS With Answers

The document outlines the use of modals for making deductions and expressing future possibilities, including examples and exercises for practice. It covers modals such as might, may, must, should, and can, providing contexts for their use. Additionally, it includes exercises for students to apply their understanding of these grammatical concepts.

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Grammar 4 Modals_ Deductions and Future Possibility WS With Answers

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Oxford Discovery Futures 2

Unit 4: How do we use pictures? Ms. Chu Hanh Minh Diep

Grammar 4 Modals: Deductions and Future Possibility

We use might, may, or could to say that it is possible that something is true (in the
present or the future).

We use can’t when we think that something is definitely impossible.

We use must when we think that something is definitely true.

We use should when we think that something good is likely to happen.

We use can to say that something is generally true.

We use will be able to to say that something will be possible in the future.

Exercise 1. Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the first
sentence.
1. Visiting other countries can be educational.
A. Most people think that visiting other countries is sometimes educational.
B. Most people think that visiting other countries is always educational.

2. The maths exam might be difficult.


A. It's certain that the maths exam will be difficult.
B. It's possible that the maths exam will be difficult.

3. That man can't be our new teacher.


A. That man is definitely our new teacher.
B. I don't believe that man is our new teacher.

4. Our school could win the tennis tournament.


A. Our school is definitely going to win the tennis tournament.
B. There is a chance that our school will win the tennis tournament.

5. Learning Chinese must be difficult.


A. Everyone knows that learning Chinese is difficult.
B. I feel it's true that learning Chinese is difficult.

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6. You'll be able to relax after the exams.


A. It'll be necessary for you to relax after the exams.
B. It'll be possible for you to relax after the exams.

7. The school bus should be here soon.


A. I expect the school bus to arrive soon.
B. I'm certain that the school bus will arrive soon.

8. Andrew may be at home today.


A. Perhaps Andrew is at home today.
B. I'm sure Andrew is at home today.

Exercise 2. Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Write two or
three words.
1. She's ill at the moment, but I'm sure she'll be fine by the weekend. (should)
She's ill at the moment, but she _________________by the weekend.

2. In the future, it will be possible for robots to give classes. (able)


In the future, robots____________________to give classes.

3. I'm certain my keys are at home. They aren't in my bag. (must)


My keys______________at home. They aren't in my bag.

4. It's impossible that playing computer games all evening is good for you. (be)
Playing computer games all evening____________________good for you.

5. It's too late at night to call Grandma. It's possible that she's sleeping. (might)
It's too late at night to call Grandma. She____________________sleeping.

6. Everyone agrees that going to the dentist is sometimes unpleasant. (can)


Going to the dentist______________________________unpleasant.

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Exercise 3. Complete the dialogue with the correct modal verbs below.

must 'll be able to can can't might should may not

Carla: Do you know anything about the school trip, Linda?


Linda: Not really. The trip is to France, isn't it?
Carla: I think so. It____________ be to Paris, but I'm not sure.
Linda: Is it next week?
Carla: No, it____________ be next week. The school sports day is next week, and
the school trip is always later than sports day. I think it's in three weeks.
Linda: Do you think you'll go?
Carla: Probably. If the trip is to Paris, I'll definitely go. I've never been to Paris,
but I've heard a lot of good things about it, so it____________ be a fantastic city.
What about you?
Linda: I'm not sure. I ____________ go, to be honest. I don't like travelling much.
Carla: Really? But the trip____________ be fun. If you come, you'll have a great
time.
Linda: Well... Maybe you're right.
Carla: Let's go together! We usually enjoyable, and they____________ practise
our French. I've been on a few school trips before. They ____________ be
educational, too!

______/21

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Answers:
Ex. 1
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. B
6. A
7. B
8. A
Ex.2
1. should be fine
2. will be able
3. must be
4. can’t be
5. might be
6. can sometimes be
Ex. 3
1. might
2. can’t
3. must
4. may not
5. should
6. will be able to / ’ll be able to
7. can

Total ___21

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