Question

4 Logical assumptions/ Deductions (must, may/ might, can't) Rewrite the sentences. Use must, can't or may. 1 I'm sure Pete isn't coming to work today. Pete... 2 It's possible that he destroyed the documents. He ..... 3 I don't think we'll have a meeting tomorrow. We ....... 4 It's certain that they were arguing when I saw them. They ........ 5 It's possible that Bill was working late yesterday. Bill ........ 6 I'm sure he's telling the truth. He ........ 7 It's certain that she didn't resign. She .... 8 Perhaps Marta hasn't found a part-time job yet. Marta 9 I'm sure that is the new office manager. That ...... 10 It is certain that the company is planning to take on more staff. The company​

Answer 1

1. I'm sure Pete isn't coming to work today. Pete can't be coming to work today.
2. It's possible that he destroyed the documents. He may have destroyed the documents.
3. I don't think we'll have a meeting tomorrow. We may not have a meeting tomorrow.
4. It's certain that they were arguing when I saw them. They must have been arguing when I saw them.
5. It's possible that Bill was working late yesterday. Bill may have been working late yesterday.
6. I'm sure he's telling the truth. He must be telling the truth.
7. It's certain that she didn't resign. She can't have resigned.
8. Perhaps Marta hasn't found a part-time job yet. Marta may not have found a part-time job yet.
9. I'm sure that is the new office manager. That must be the new office manager.
10. It is certain that the company is planning to take on more staff. The company must be planning to take on more staff.