Grammar: ⚙️ Verbs in Depth: 🎭 Modals & 🌱 Non-Finite Verbs (Advanced) (B2) - Lesson 1: Modals of Deduction & Speculation - Present (must be, might be, can't be)

Grammar: Modal Verbs B2 Lesson 1: Modals of Deduction (Present) What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use must be , might/may/could be , and can't be to express different degrees of certainty about present situations. Why It Matters: Expressing Certainty In English, we use special modal verbs to show how certain we are. This is a key skill for expressing nuanced opinions and making logical guesses ( deductions ). 😐 Okay (Simple Possibility) Maybe she is home. ✅ Better (Logical Deduction) The lights are on. She must be home. The Scale of Certainty 📖 Think of deduction on a scale. The modal verb you choose shows your level of certainty. Strong Deduction: ~95% Sure Use must be when you have strong evidence and are making a logical conclusion. "The lights are on in Sothea's house. She must be home." Possibility: ~50% Sure Use might be / may be / could be when something is possible, but you are not sure. "I'm not sure where my keys are. They migh…