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José Lozada
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Tec English 5
Modals of probability
September 21st
Must, may, might

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Look at the picture, and select the best option that completes the sentence.
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Multiple Choice
The lights are off, so...
my neighbours must be out.
my neighbours can't be out.
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Multiple Choice
The lights are on, so...
my neightbours must be out. They went to eat out.
my neighbours can't be out - they're in.
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Modals of probabilty
We use them to express how sure we are about facts in life.
-The exam must be very difficult! We checked a lot of information.
-Today it might rain, too. Yesterday it was very cold and rainy.
-1st semester can't be too difficult! The teachers are going to be very comprehensive.
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Must
(You are sure something is almost true)
The neighbors must be out. There aren’t any lights on in the house.
Your sister must have a lot of money if she drives a Porsche.
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Might / May (not)
(You think something is possibly true)
Tony’s phone is turned off. He might/may be on the plane now, or just boarding.
I’m surprised that Ted isn’t here. He may/might not know that the meeting is today.
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Can't
(You are sure something is impossible / not true)
*Be careful - we don't use it for permission or ability
Brandon can’t earn much money at his job. He’s still living with his parents.
That woman can’t be Jack’s wife. Jack’s wife has dark hair.
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Quiz time!
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Complete with must, might / may (not), or can’t.
A What does Pete’s new girlfriend do?
B I’m not sure, but she ______ be a model.
She’s very pretty.
might / may
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Fill in the Blanks
Complete with must, might / may (not), or can’t.
A Do you know anyone who drives a Ferrari?
B Yes, my nephew. I don’t know his salary, but he
Type answer...
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Fill in the Blanks
Complete with must, might / may (not), or can’t.
A Why don’t you buy this dress for your mom?
B I’m not sure. She
Type answer...
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Fill in the Blanks
Complete with must, might / may (not), or can’t.
A My sister works as an interpreter for the United
Nations.
B She
Type answer...
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Multiple Choice
Complete with must, might / may (not), or can’t.
A Did you know that Andy’s parents have split up?
B Poor Andy. He________feel very happy about that.
can't
must
may
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Multiple Choice
Complete with must, might / may (not), or can’t.
A Are your neighbors away? All the windows are closed.
B I’m not sure. I suppose they ____ be on vacation.
must
might
can't
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Homework
Take a screenshot of the following picture
In your notebook, write ONLY the answers.
Tomorrow we will check the exercise.
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Be careful!
When we finish the lesson, please take a screenshot of your result.
Then, register it in the Google sheets document
Tec English 5
Modals of probability
September 21st
Must, may, might

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