Exercise: modal auxiliary, must 3.

Exercise on must to make assumptions (deductions) in the present.

Read the sentences below. In brackets ( ) it says what you think. Then write your assumption (deduction) in a present tense using must.

Example:
She's tall, got blue eyes, fair hair and a light skin. (You think: She's from Germany.)

She must be from Germany.

1) He passed all his exams the first time. (You think: He is very clever.)

He very clever.

2) She's not at home and she usually goes shopping on Saturday mornings. (You think: She is shopping now.)

She now.

3) Look over there. There are dark clouds. (You think: It is raining over there.)

It over there.

4) There are lights on in the house. (You think: John is at home.)

John at home.

5) I can hear music and laughing next door. (You think: The neighbours are having a party.)

The neighbours a party.

6) The sun is going down on the horizon. (You think: It is very late.)

It very late.

7) The computer is not working. (You think: There's a problem with the software.)

There a problem with the software.

8) You are looking at a drawing of two circles, one inside the other. (You think: It's a Mexican seen from above.)

It a Mexican seen from above.

9) You were watching the lion through binoculars. Now you can't see it. (You think: It's behind me!)

It behind me!

10) You are looking at a bird sitting at the window. (You think: It's watching me!)

It me!

*Incorrect answers are shown in red. You have TWO chances to find the correct answers.