Modals of Speculation and Deduction Quiz
English multiple-choice grammar quiz about Modals of Speculation and Deduction
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Use a modal to make a past deduction in the following sentence: ‘The cake is missing, so it ____________ have been eaten.’
A. must have
B. should have
C. could have
D. might have
Identify the modal of speculation in the following sentence: ‘She may have already finished her homework.’
A. may have
B. will have
C. might have
D. could have
Use a modal to make a past deduction in the following sentence: ‘The train arrived late, so it ____________ have been a signal problem.’
A. must have
B. should have
C. could have
D. might have
Explain the difference between using ‘must have’ and ‘might have’ for past deductions.
A. The use of ‘must have’ suggests a higher level of certainty or confidence in the deduction, while ‘might have’ suggests a lower level of certainty or confidence.
B. The use of ‘must have’ and ‘might have’ is interchangeable in past deductions.
C. There is no difference between using ‘must have’ and ‘might have’ for past deductions.
D. Using ‘must have’ and ‘might have’ in past deductions depends on the speaker’s mood.
Identify the modal in the following sentence and explain its meaning: ‘She might have forgotten her keys.’
A. might have
B. will have
C. may have
D. could have
Use a modal to make a deduction in the following sentence: ‘The lights are off, so they ____________ be at home.’
A. can
B. shall
C. must
D. might
Apply a modal of speculation in the context of a missing item in a story.
A. Speculating about the missing item is not necessary in the story.
B. Modal verbs such as ‘could’, ‘might’, ‘may’ can be used to speculate about the possible whereabouts or fate of the missing item.
C. Modal verbs such as ‘will’, ‘shall’, ‘must’ can be used to speculate about the possible whereabouts or fate of the missing item.
D. Using past tense verbs like ‘was’, ‘were’, ‘had’ can be used to speculate about the possible whereabouts or fate of the missing item.
Use a modal to make a deduction in the following sentence: ‘The door is locked, so she ____________ be inside.’
A. can
B. shall
C. must
D. might
Identify the modal in the following sentence and explain its meaning: ‘They could have finished the project.’
A. could have
B. will have
C. may have
D. might have
Apply a modal of speculation in the context of a missing person in a story.
A. Speculating about the missing person is not necessary in the story.
B. Modal verbs such as ‘could’, ‘might’, ‘may’ can be used to speculate about the possible whereabouts or fate of the missing person.
C. Modal verbs such as ‘will’, ‘shall’, ‘must’ can be used to speculate about the possible whereabouts or fate of the missing person.
D. Using past tense verbs like ‘was’, ‘were’, ‘had’ can be used to speculate about the possible whereabouts or fate of the missing person.
Identify the modal of speculation in the following sentence: ‘He could be at the library.’
A. could
B. might
C. can
D. will
Construct a sentence using the modal ‘may’ to speculate about the weather.
A. It may rain tomorrow.
B. The sun may shine today.
C. May the weather be cold and sunny.
D. May I bring an umbrella for the sunny weather?
Identify the modal in the following sentence and explain its meaning: ‘He can’t be the culprit.’
A. shouldn’t
B. can’t
C. won’t
D. mustn’t
Construct a sentence using the modal ‘could’ to make a deduction about someone’s abilities.
A. He could be a terrible singer based on his lack of rhythm.
B. She could be a great singer based on her vocal range and control.
C. They could be a terrible cook based on their lack of experience.
D. She could be a great dancer based on her fear of performing in public.
Apply a modal of speculation in the context of a lost pet in a story.
A. Speculating about the lost pet is not necessary in the story.
B. Modal verbs such as ‘could’, ‘might’, ‘may’ can be used to speculate about the possible whereabouts or fate of the lost pet.
C. Modal verbs such as ‘will’, ‘shall’, ‘must’ can be used to speculate about the possible whereabouts or fate of the lost pet.
D. Using past tense verbs like ‘was’, ‘were’, ‘had’ can be used to speculate about the possible whereabouts or fate of the lost pet.
