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Examples | Usage |
They must be in Spain by now. She must have done well on the test. | Use 'must' plus the verb when you are 100% (or almost 100%) sure that something is the case. |
She might come this evening. David may invite Jesica to the match. Jack might have gone to France. | Use 'might' or 'may' to express an opinion that you think has a good possibility of being true. |
Jane could be at work. Peter could have arrived late. | Use 'could' to express a possibilty which is one of many. This form is not as strong as 'might' or 'may'. It is just one of a number of possibilities. |
You can't be serious! They can't have worked until late. | Use 'can't' to express an opinion that you are 100% sure is NOT true. Notice that the past form remains 'can't have done' |
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