Match the sentences that have the same meaning.

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Modal verbs

Forms of Infinitive

Examples

may, might

do

be doing

have done

have been doing

He may not have noticed you.

He might have overslept the lecture.

He may still be waiting for us.

must

She doesn’t answer the phone, she must be having lunch.

She hasn’t arrived yet. She must have missed the train.

You look tired. You must have been driving for a long time.

He is likely/sure to come tonight.

Evidently, she didn’t know my address.

Could

You could be right.

We haven't heard from him for ten years.

He may/might/could have died.

I could have caught the bus if I had hurried.

Can? Could?

can’t, couldn’t

It's only 10 o'clock. He couldn't be at home.

It couldn't have been John you saw this morning. He is away on holiday.

1. Match the sentences that have the same meaning.

1. I’m sure that’s Katie.

2. I’m sure that isn’t Katie.

3. It’s possible that it’s Katie.

4. Maybe that isn’t Katie.

5. I’m certain that wasn’t Katie.

6. Perhaps that was Katie.

7. It was definitely Katie.

a) It might not be Katie.

b) That girl must be Katie.

c) That must have been Katie.

d) That girl can’t be Katie.

e) It could have been Katie.

f) It may be Katie.

g) It can’t have been Katie.

What are the lexical equivalents of modal verbs may, might, could and must?

2. Write a modal verb to fill the gaps.

1. She's won prizes for her research. She be really intelligent.

2. I'd take an umbrella if I were you. It looks like it rain.

3. It be him. He's on holiday until next week.

4. Hey guess what?! I be getting a car for my birthday! It's not completely definite yet though.

5. I can't believe you've been waiting all this time! You be really bored.

6. His car's not here. He have gone out.

7. Look how much sugar and salt it's got in it! It  be good for you.

8. Have you looked next to your computer? I think you have left your keys there.

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