Identify the modal in the following sentence and explain its ...

★ Modals of Speculation and Deduction

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

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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.