Rewrite the Sentence
Rewrite using a modal of certainty: “I’m certain she misunderstood the instructions.”
She must have misunderstood the instructions.
Gain 100 Points
“She must be at home.”
C
“He isn’t here. He ___ be at work.” A) must B) can’t C) might D) should
A
“You _____ be exhausted after working consecutive night shifts.”
must
Rewrite: “It’s possible the data was interpreted incorrectly.”
The data may/might have been interpreted incorrectly.
“They might to be late.”
I
Swap Scores — exchange your total points with another team/player of your choice
“They ___ have left already because the lights are off.” A) can B) must C) should D) would
B
Shield Token — block any negative effect or point loss used against you.
“They _____ have underestimated the complexity of the situation. There's no other explanation”
must
Swap team members
Rewrite: “I’m sure they had already been informed.”
They must have already been informed.
Point Freeze — choose a team; their points can’t change for the next round.
“He can’t have stolen it.”
C
Point Heist — steal 150 points from any team you choose.
“She studied a lot. She ___ pass.” A) can’t B) must C) might not D) shouldn’t
C
Point Heist — steal 350 points from any team you choose.
“She _____ be serious — nobody would make such a claim sincerely.”
Can't
Gain 1000 points
Rewrite: “It’s impossible that he overlooked such an obvious error.”
He can’t have overlooked such an obvious error.
“She must has forgotten.”
I
“That ___ be true. I saw it myself.” A) can’t B) mustn’t C) wouldn’t D) shouldn’t
“The researchers _____ have reached their conclusions prematurely I think.”
may/might
lose 1000 points
Rewrite: “Perhaps the committee underestimated the consequences.”
The committee may/might have underestimated the consequences.
Score Tax — every other team loses 50 points.
“They mightn't have missed the bus.”
I
Wildcard Swap Round — every team passes their current points to the team on their left.
“He looks exhausted. He ___ have slept badly.” A) must B) can’t C) should D) would
A
Block a team from answering in the next round
“He _____ have been aware of the consequences, given his experience.”
Must
Score Lottery — one team is randomly chosen to gain +300, another loses -300.