Modals of speculation about the past

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Modals of speculation about the past

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Reading Comprehension Activity

In this activity, teachers will be able to teach an interesting analytical reading comprehension, using and reviewing the modals of speculation about the past

Modal Verbs to Make Guesses

Some examples of using modal verbs to make guesses:

The murderer could have taken place at home.

He must not have told the truth. He said he left at 3 but his meeting wasn't until 4.

She might have seen the robber and that's why he killed her.

It must be Mrs Johnson. She's the only one who has no alibi.

The broken vase could be a clue. It might be the murder weapon.