They can’t be at the party; I didn’t see their ...

★ Modals for Deduction

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.

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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.