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The document is a grammar worksheet about modals of probability with examples sentences using modals like must be, might be, could be, and may be. It provides a key explaining the matching sentences and notes on using modals of probability with and without 'be' verbs.

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Worksheet Modalsprob Be1

The document is a grammar worksheet about modals of probability with examples sentences using modals like must be, might be, could be, and may be. It provides a key explaining the matching sentences and notes on using modals of probability with and without 'be' verbs.

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NAME: ________________________ DATE: ________________________

GRAMMAR WORKSHEET
MODALS of PROBABILITY
(with be)
Find the matching sentences below Be careful: 5 circles dont match!
I must be at work.
must be = 95% sure
You watching TV. something is possible
might be
He in the classroom. might be = maybe
She could be doing homework. could be = maybe
It may be sleeping. may be = maybe
We cant be tired.
cant be = 95% sure
They a spider. something is NOT possible
Mr. and Mrs. Olson
speak Swedish.
1.
Our teacher isnt
here today.
2.
Canada is smaller
than Singapore.
3.
Steven is smiling a
lot today.
4.

My classmate looks
wet.
5.

I can hear the TV in


the living room.
6.
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GRAMMAR WORKSHEET ALL Things Grammar
Language Focus Modals of Probability (also called Modals of Speculation)
Level Intermediate

ANSWER KEY
1. Mr. and Mrs. Olson speak Swedish.
They must be from Sweden.
2. Our teacher isnt here today.
She could be sick today.
3. Canada is smaller than Singapore.
It cant be that small!
4. Steven is smiling a lot today.
He might be happy about the holiday.
5. My classmate looks wet.
It may be raining.
6. I can hear the TV in the living room.
Our kids must be watching cartoons.

NOTE: We use the be verb with

1) Nouns Example: It must be a spider.


2) Verbs + ing Example: She might be sleeping.
3) Adjectives Example: He could be sick.
4) Prepositions Example: It cant be in the kitchen.

Here are some examples of modals of probability WITHOUT be verbs


She must study in the evening.
My plans cant fail.
They might have enough money.

Notice that each modal is followed by a present simple verb.


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