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Modal verbs for deduction: must, might, and can't

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Use must plus a base verb for a strong positive deduction, might or could plus a base verb for a possible deduction, and can't plus a base verb when something is impossible. Use be after the modal when your conclusion describes a state or place.

The train must be late because the platform is still full.
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