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B. Work in pairs. Have similar conversations in the following
situations using must, can't, may or might.

Example: Suman is not at home. These are office hours.

A: Where is Suman?

B: He must be in his office.

a. They are coming this week, but I am not sure. They will probably
come tomorrow.

b. Dolma is not sure that she will pass the exam.

c. Shishir has bought a lottery ticket. He could become a millionaire.

d. Rajesh looks like a foreigner. He speaks excellent French.
e. Sambriddhi has got a job. I'm sure she is very happy.

f. I hope to finish the project tonight. However, I am not sure.

g. There is somebody at the gate. They always come at eight. I am
sure they are road cleaners.

C. You met a friend at a party and started talking about your day.
Ask his/her opinions about the things below. Your friend will
answer you using 'must', 'can't', 'may 'or 'might'.

a. My father wasn't in a very good mood today when I reached
home from school.

b. My English teacher got a phone call during the class and left the
room immediately. He looked very worried at that time.

c. My friend Pratima looked very pleased today when she returned
back to the class from the principal's office.

d. Someone's stomach in the class made a growling sound. I do not
know why she/he had that problem.

e. A friend of mine was terribly worried after the English test.

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