MODALS of DEDUCTION
Level: B1 / B2
Certainty in the present – Must or Can’t?
Rephrase these sentences using ‘can’t’ or ‘must’. Scroll down for the answers.
I’m sure Nick is in love with Amy. He is always talking about her. ➡️ Nick MUST be in love with Amy. He is always talking about her.
1. I’m certain they aren’t at home as there are no lights on.
2. It’s impossible you are tired as you slept for ten hours!
3. I’m sure Jack knows Leo as I saw them talking the other day.
4. It’s definitely not their dog as their dog has a black tail.
5. I bet Australia is a wonderful place to visit.
6. Everyone is certainly in the garden because there’s nobody in the house.
7. I really doubt he is our pilot. He’s far too young!
8. Alex spends a lot of time playing chess for sure because he is incredibly good.
Answers
1. They can’t be at home as there are no lights on.
2. You can’t be tired as you slept for ten hours!
3. Jack must know Leo as I saw them talking the other day.
4. It can’t be their dog as their dog has a black tail.
5. Australia must be a wonderful place to visit.
6. Everyone must be in the garden because there’s nobody in the house.
7. He can’t be our pilot. He’s far too young!
8. Alex must spend a lot of time playing chess because he is incredibly good.
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