Grammar Quiz

Modal Verbs of Deduction and Speculation Quiz

English multiple-choice grammar quiz about Modal Verbs of Deduction and Speculation

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There’s someone studying at the library.

A. It can be David. I think he’s at home.

B. It can’t be David. I think he’s at home.


My uncle is very strong. He can lift 300 kilograms!

A. He could exercise a lot.

B. He must exercise a lot.


John and Steven are running to their next class.

A. They might be late.

B. They might late.


My cousin just went shopping and bought lots of clothes.

A. She must have lots of money.

B. She might have lots of money.


My classmate can play basketball.

A. He must practice every day.

B. He must be practice every day.


Can you see that bright light in the sky?

A. It could a spaceship.

B. It could be a spaceship.


Dima isn’t at home, he always plays tennis on Friday.

A. He can’t be at the sports centre now.

B. He must be at the sports centre now.


Sandra isn’t at drama club today.

A. She might be ill.

B. She can’t be ill.


My classmate is raising her hand.

A. She must know the answer.

B. She must have known the answer.


Hey! Look out the window, everyone. It’s snowing!

A. It can’t be snowing! It’s August!

B. It mustn’t be snowing! It’s August!


My friend always passes his exams at school.

A. He may study very hard.

B. He must study very hard.


I can’t find my glasses. I definitely had them on the bus.

A. I can’t have left them at home.

B. I can’t leave them at home.


Clara looks happy!

A. She must have passed her exams.

B. She must pass her exams.


What’s the capital city of the United States?

A. I don’t know but it mustn’t be New York

B. I don’t know but it can’t be New York.


Susan is telling everyone the password.

A. It mustn’t be a secret.

B. It mustn’t a secret.


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