He can’t be the one who broke the window; he ...

★ Modals for Deduction

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.

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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.