Fill in the blank
It's 10:00 a.m. He ____ in the office now. (You are sure about this guess)
It's 10:00 a.m. He must be in the office now.
You're hooked ____
on
The teachers say we can’t use our phones in class. ALLOWED
We aren't allowed to use our phones in class.
I must go to the party, but I’m not sure yet.
wrong modal. I may go to the party, but I’m not sure yet.
ADVENTUROUS
I'm really _____ of myself since I passed all my essays.
proud
You're popular___
with
Maria shouldn’t work so hard! OUGHT
Maria ought not to work so hard
No, that mustn't be Jed’s bike – it’s too old!
You cannot use MUSTN'T to show a guess because MUSTN'T is for prohibition. You have to use CAN'T.
No, that can’t be Jed’s bike – it’s too old!
ADJECTIVE OF FURY
FURIOUS
Jake's mum was _____ when he crashed his new bike into a wall.
furious
about
It won’t be possible for me to come with you. ABLE
I won't be able to come with you.
I’d love to go and see that film, but I couldn't have time – I’ve got exams this week.
You want to express a guess about a future situation so you use might/may (not)
I’d love to go and see that film, but I might not have time – I’ve got exams this week.
ADJECTIVE OF CONFIDE
CONFIDENT
You spend too much time on your computer. You _____ spend more time outdoors. (advice)
should/ought to
You are passionate
about
It isn’t necessary to buy a ticket in advance. HAVE
You don't have to buy a ticket in advance.
I’m sure she can feel scared when she has to give a speech.
You are sure so you use must.
I’m sure she must feel scared when she has to give a speech.
ADJECTIVE OF CAUTION
CAUTIOUS
The bus leaves at nine, so we ____ be late.
mustn't
You are hopeless
at
You shouldn’t invite too many people to the party! BETTER
You had better not invite too many people to the party!
There will be some good speakers, so it must be interesting.
Use should for future expectations.
Use must when you make a guess about a PRESENT SITUATION.
There will be some good speakers, so it should be interesting.
ADJECTIVE OF SUPPORT
SUPPORTIVE