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Modals Activity

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Part 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct modal verb (might be, may be, must be, can’t be, could
be).

1. This solution _________ correct, but let’s double-check our calculations.


2. It _________ a coincidence that we ran into each other here.
3. You _________ joking! There’s no way you finished the project in one day.
4. She _________ at the office since her car is parked outside.
5. This document _________ lost. Have you checked all the folders?
6. They _________ interested in joining the new project; let’s ask them.
7. He _________ the one who called, but I didn’t recognize the voice.
8. This package _________ for our neighbor; it has their address on it.

Part 2: Matching
Match the sentences with their explanations.
1. He must be very tired; he’s been working all night.
2. This can’t be a mistake; the data looks correct.
3. She could be the person we are looking for; she matches the description.
4. That might be the case, but we need more information to be sure.
5. They can’t be finished already; they just started an hour ago.
a) It is almost certain. b) It is possible. c) It is unlikely.
d) It is not possible. e) It is uncertain.

Part 3: Choose the Correct Modal Verb


Choose the correct modal verb to complete each sentence.

1. You _________ (might be/must be) mistaken; I saw him leave an hour ago.
2. This _________ (can’t be/may be) the right form; it’s missing information.
3. He _________ (must be/could be) joking; he always loves to tease.
4. She _________ (must be/can’t be) the new team leader; she’s been with the company the
longest.
5. They _________ (may be/might be) late; the traffic is terrible today.

Part 4: Create Your Own Sentences


Write your own sentences using each modal verb.

1. Might be: ___________________________________________________


2. May be: ___________________________________________________
3. Must be: ___________________________________________________
4. Can’t be: ___________________________________________________
5. Could be: ___________________________________________________
#### Answer Key

**Part 1:**
1. could be
2. might be
3. can’t be
4. must be
5. might be
6. may be
7. could be
8. must be

**Part 2:**
1–a
2–c
3–b
4–e
5–d

**Part 3:**
1. must be
2. can’t be
3. must be
4. must be
5. might be

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