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Modals Part 2. A man walked into my apartment and stole the guitar. The thief accidentally left his hat in the apartment. A policewoman at the scene asks.

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1 Modals Part 2

2 A man walked into my apartment and stole the guitar. The thief accidentally left his hat in the apartment. A policewoman at the scene asks me: “Whose hat is this?” How would I answer? Match the answers from column A and Column B. COLUMN A 1. I think the hat looks familiar, but I am not certain whose it is. 2. I think I recognize the that. I am almost sure I know the owner. 3. I have no doubts. I know whose hat it is COLUMN B 1. “It is Joe’s hat.” 2. “I could belong to Joe. It might be Al’s. Or it may belong to Mr. Smith’s across the hall.” “I must be Joe’s hat.”

3 Degrees of certainty (positive sentences) Why isn’t Leon in class? 100% certain He is sick today. 95% (almost certain) He must be sick. 50% (not so sure)He may be sick. He might be sick. He could be sick. (Complete ex 4 p 182).

4 Degrees of certainty (negative sentences) 100 % sure Leon isn’t hungry. 99% (almost sure)Leon couldn’t be Leon can’t behungry. 95% (very much sure) Leon must not be hungry. 50% or less Leon may not (might not) be hungry. See Chart 10-2. See these forms in situational context. Do Ex 7 and 8.

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