Question

Read the sentences and mark them P (positive deduction), N (negative deduction) or UN (uncertainty). 1 Sanzhar is late. He might have forgotten to set his alarm. 2 Damir can't have left his phone at the campsite. I just called him. 3 She must have gone camping already because her backpack is not in her room. 4 He couldn't have gone swimming at Lake Kapchagay, because he can't swim, 5 Saule may not have received the message about the desert marathon yet.

Answer 1

Here are the deductions for each sentence:

1. Sanzhar is late. He might have forgotten to set his alarm. Deduction: N (negative deduction)

2. Damir can't have left his phone at the campsite. I just called him. Deduction: P (positive deduction)

3. She must have gone camping already because her backpack is not in her room. Deduction: P (positive deduction)

4. He couldn't have gone swimming at Lake Kapchagay because he can't swim. Deduction: P (positive deduction)

5. Saule may not have received the message about the desert marathon yet. Deduction: UN (uncertainty)