Modals and Modality

She … our new English teacher! She looks about 14!

Fiona always gets such good grades at school. She … work very hard.

Our exam results will be out soon. It … be tomorrow or possibly the day after tomorrow.

Whose are these clothes? They … be Jane’s. It’s way too small for her.

Oh, good! We've got vegetables. Dad … some yesterday.

It seems to me that I … the air conditioning on. Please can you check?

Annie … there. Her car keys are still here.

I thought I spotted Fiona this morning but it … her - she’s in the USA this week.

This … Greg’s house. I can see his car in the garage.

Annie … live near here because she always walks to work.

Diana isn’t here yet. She … be stuck in traffic.

Catherine is not answering. She … be in class.

They regret to inform us that some services … due to the unfavorable weather conditions.

Sue … gone to Canada. She didn’t have a passport.

Does your mom remember my birthday party last year? She … remember! It was the same day as your graduation.

Katrin, come in and sit down. You … be tired after your long journey…

Oh no! My wallet is not in my bag. I … at home.

Guess what! It’s still a mystery how the robber gained access to the bank. The police are trying to find out whether the suspect … known one of the employees.

Peter … left his wallet at the theatre. He paid for the taxi home afterwards.

Alice …. seen him, surely! John was standing right in front of her!

Why were there no taxis yesterday? Maybe it was the fog and sleet or they …. been on strike.

The burglar … a key. The door was locked and nothing was broken.

That … be the main entrance. I can actually observe people queuing to get in.

You … be bored already! You've only been here five minutes.