Modals for Deduction Quiz
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You should check the weather before going out. What type of advice is this?
A. Practical advice
B. Financial advice
C. Emotional advice
D. Health advice
He should have received the package by now; it was sent last week. What does this imply?
A. The package is lost.
B. He has not checked his mail.
C. The package is likely delayed.
D. He received the package yesterday.
She must be the lead singer; she has the microphone. What deduction can you make?
A. She is likely the lead singer.
B. She is just a backup singer.
C. She is not involved in the performance.
D. She is definitely not the lead singer.
They must be excited about the trip; they have been planning for months. What can we deduce?
A. They are indifferent about the trip.
B. They are likely looking forward to it.
C. They have canceled the trip.
D. They are not prepared for the trip.
You should try the new restaurant; it’s highly recommended. What is this an example of?
A. Online review
B. Peer recommendation
C. Personal experience
D. Celebrity endorsement
They must be preparing for the presentation; they have been practicing all week. What can we deduce?
A. They are not ready for the presentation.
B. They are likely confident about it.
C. They have canceled the presentation.
D. They are uninterested in the presentation.
If it’s raining, he can’t be playing outside. What does this imply?
A. He is playing inside.
B. He is playing outside.
C. It is not raining.
D. He is not playing outside.
She can’t be the one who missed the flight; she arrived early. What does this imply?
A. She is responsible for her travel plans.
B. She missed the flight.
C. She is not interested in traveling.
D. She arrived late to the airport.
He must have left early; the lights are off. What does this suggest?
A. He is still inside the location.
B. The lights are off due to a power outage.
C. He has gone to a nearby store.
D. He has likely left the location.
You should take a break; you’ve been working hard. What type of advice is this?
A. Wellness advice
B. Financial advice
C. Career advice
D. Nutritional advice
They must be tired after the long journey. What deduction can you make?
A. They are definitely feeling energetic.
B. They might be hungry after the trip.
C. They are probably excited about the journey.
D. They are likely feeling tired.
You should study for the exam. What type of advice is this?
A. Analytical advice
B. Reflective advice
C. Descriptive advice
D. Prescriptive advice
If it’s snowing, they can’t be hiking in the mountains. What does this imply?
A. They are hiking in the mountains.
B. It is not snowing.
C. They are likely indoors.
D. They are enjoying the snow.
She must be a great cook; everyone loves her food. What deduction can you make?
A. She doesn’t cook at all.
B. She is likely a great cook.
C. She is a terrible cook.
D. Her food is not popular.
You should wear a jacket; it’s cold outside. What type of advice is this?
A. Practical advice
B. Financial advice
C. Emotional advice
D. Fashion advice
They can’t be at the party; I didn’t see their car. What can we deduce?
A. Their car is parked nearby.
B. They are likely not at the party.
C. They left the party early.
D. They are definitely at the party.
He can’t be serious about that idea; it’s impractical. What does this imply?
A. The idea is highly innovative.
B. The idea is not practical.
C. The idea is too expensive to implement.
D. The idea is widely accepted.
She must be the new manager; she has the keys. What deduction can you make?
A. She is likely the new manager.
B. She is the assistant manager.
C. She is just a keyholder.
D. She is definitely the new manager.
He can’t have finished the project; he just started it. What does this imply?
A. He has not completed the project.
B. He has already completed the project.
C. He is still working on the project.
D. He finished the project last week.
You should check your answers before submitting. What type of advice is this?
A. Confident advice
B. Neutral advice
C. Cautionary advice
D. Encouraging advice
He can’t be the one who broke the window; he was at the movies. What does this imply?
A. He was at the party instead.
B. He broke the window before going to the movies.
C. He is not the one who broke the window.
D. He is guilty of breaking the window.
Which modal verb indicates a strong deduction?
A. could
B. should
C. must
D. might
Identify the modal verb in the sentence: She must be at home.
A. might
B. should
C. could
D. must
He can’t be the one who forgot the tickets; he bought them. What does this imply?
A. He is responsible for the tickets.
B. He forgot the tickets.
C. He is not interested in the event.
D. He lost the tickets.
If she is not at the meeting, what can we infer?
A. She is definitely at home.
B. She might be running late.
C. She is not interested in the meeting.
D. She is at another location.