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Which modal verb is used to indicate a strong possibility or probability?
Which modal verb is used to indicate a strong possibility or probability?
Which modal verb is used to indicate a possibility that is not very strong?
Which modal verb is used to indicate a possibility that is not very strong?
Which modal verb is used to indicate something that is not possible in a present situation?
Which modal verb is used to indicate something that is not possible in a present situation?
In the sentence 'She ____ be working late, as her car is still in the parking lot', which modal verb correctly indicates a strong possibility?
In the sentence 'She ____ be working late, as her car is still in the parking lot', which modal verb correctly indicates a strong possibility?
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Which modal verb is used to indicate something that is not possible in a present situation, as in 'He ____ be sleeping, as I just saw him in the library'?
Which modal verb is used to indicate something that is not possible in a present situation, as in 'He ____ be sleeping, as I just saw him in the library'?
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What modal verb should be used to express a possibility that is not very strong, as in 'She ____ still be at the coffee shop'?
What modal verb should be used to express a possibility that is not very strong, as in 'She ____ still be at the coffee shop'?
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Study Notes
Modal Verbs and Their Uses
- Strong Possibility/Probability: The modal verb "must" is used to express a high degree of probability regarding a situation.
- Weak Possibility: The modal verb "might" indicates a possibility that is not very strong, suggesting uncertainty.
- Impossible Present Situation: The modal verb "cannot" signifies something that is not possible in the present context.
Sentence Examples
- In the sentence "She ____ be working late, as her car is still in the parking lot", the appropriate modal verb to indicate strong possibility is "must".
- A scenario where something is not possible in the present is illustrated in the sentence "He ____ be sleeping, as I just saw him in the library", where "cannot" fits correctly.
- The expression of a weak possibility, as in "She ____ still be at the coffee shop", can be completed with the modal verb "might".
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Test your understanding of using 'may, might, could, must, can’t, and couldn’t' to discuss possible and probable explanations of present situations with this quiz.
