Question

Modal verbs - must, can't, could, may and might 1a Complete the sentences with the words in the box. Use each word only once. can't could might must 1 It 2 It 3 It be Colin. I'm certain it's him. be Colin, but it also be John. be Colin because he doesn't speak French.​

Answer 1

Certainly! Let's complete the sentences using the modal verbs "must," "can't," "could," "may," and "might" appropriately:

1. It must be Colin. I'm certain it's him. 2. It could be Colin, but it also might be John. 3. It can't be Colin because he doesn't speak French.

Explanation:

1. In the first sentence, "must" is used to express a strong deduction or certainty. The speaker is confident that it is Colin.

2. In the second sentence, "could" suggests a possibility, and "might" also indicates a possibility with a bit less certainty. The speaker is considering both Colin and John as potential options.

3. In the third sentence, "can't" is used to express a strong negative deduction or certainty. The speaker is certain that it cannot be Colin because he doesn't speak French.