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MODAL VERBS OF DEDUCTION (present)

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    Making deductions
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  • It is possible that the plane will land at a different airport.
    The plane may/might/could land at a different airport.
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  • I'm sure that’s Emma’s sister. She looks just like Emma!
    She must be Emma's sister
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  • It's possible that we will save enough money to go to Peru.
    We may/might/could save enough money to go to Peru
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  • MAKE A DEDUCTION: John is not in his office. He's always on time.
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  • MAKE A DEDUCTION: It's 3 o'clock. Paulie always studies at 3 o'clock.
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  • I’m sure John knows about this!
    John must know about this
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  • I’m sure that animal isn't a bear! Bears are bigger!
    That animal can't be a bear
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  • I’m sure the price of the ticket is correct – I’ve checked it three times.
    The price of the ticket must be correct
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  • I'm sure that that woman isn't Andy’s mother.
    That woman can't be Andy's mother.
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  • MAKE A DEDUCTION: Today's my birthday!
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  • MAKE A DEDUCTION: Henry has just eaten a big hamburger.
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  • MAKE A DEDUCTION: It's cloudy and windy.
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  • MAKE A DEDUTION: The Argentinian football team is playing better and better.
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  • MAKE A DECUTION: My friend has just broken up with her boyfriend.
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  • MAKE A DEDUCTION: Terry's son lost his favourite toy.
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