Deduction
Let's play detective! We use Modals of Deduction when we use clues to guess if something is true or false right now.
check_circle 99% True
You have strong evidence to believe it is true.
help 50% Sure
It is possible, but you are not sure.
cancel 99% False
You have strong evidence that it is IMPOSSIBLE.
Mustn't vs. Can't
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Watch Teacher Sopheak break down the biggest mistakes students make when trying to say "I'm sure it's not true". Don't fall into the 'mustn't' trap!
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Hi Nita! You are very smart to notice that. For present deduction, they mean almost EXACTLY the same thing (around 50% sure). "May be" sounds a little bit more formal, while "might be" and "could be" are very common in spoken English. You can use any of them! đľ️♂️
Can I say "He must to be tired"?
No! Remember the golden rule of Modals: We NEVER use "to" after a modal verb. It is always just "Must + Base Verb" (must be, must go, must sleep). Great question to clarify for everyone! đĄ
Teacher, what is the difference between "might be", "may be", and "could be"? They all seem the same!