Identify the modal of speculation in the following sentence: 'She ...

★ Modals of Speculation and Deduction

Identify the modal of speculation in the following sentence: ‘She might be at home.’

A. could

B. might

C. can

D. will

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Explain the difference between using ‘must’ and ‘might’ for making deductions.

A. The use of ‘must’ indicates a higher level of certainty in making deductions, while ‘might’ indicates a lower level of certainty or possibility.

B. Both ‘must’ and ‘might’ indicate the same level of certainty in making deductions.

C. The use of ‘must’ and ‘might’ is interchangeable in making deductions.

D. The use of ‘must’ indicates a lower level of certainty in making deductions, while ‘might’ indicates a higher level of certainty or possibility.