Let’s go through each sentence one by one. We need to pick the right word:
May,
Might, or
Must.
Remember:
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Must = something is certain, required, or very likely.
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May = possible, but not sure (a bit more likely than “might”).
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Might = less certain, just a possibility.
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1. She knows she ______ be there.
→ If she *knows*, it’s certain →
must
2. You ______ leave if you wish.
→ It’s optional, allowed →
may (or “might”, but “may” is better for permission)
3. We ______ finish it on time.
→ Not sure, maybe we will →
might (less confident) or
may — both okay, but let’s use
might since no strong hint of likelihood
Wait — actually, looking at context, if it’s uncertain, “might” fits. But sometimes “may” is used too. Let’s check others first.
4. There ______ be rain today.
→ Picture shows clouds and raindrops → suggests possibility →
might or
may — again, both work. Since it’s weather, often “might” is used for uncertainty.
But let’s think: in everyday speech, “There might be rain” is common.
5. They ______ be really rich to live in such a house.
→ This is logical deduction → they MUST be rich →
must
6. She ______ be at home this time.
→ Guessing where she is → not certain →
might or
may — let’s say
might
7. ______ God give you long life!
→ This is a blessing/wish → traditional phrase uses
May →
May
8. You ______ pay your taxes.
→ Required by law →
must
9. ______ we play tennis, Mummy?
→ Asking for permission →
May (polite request)
10. We ______ fail, but let’s not think about it.
→ Possibility of failing →
might (shows worry/uncertainty)
11. We agreed that it ______ be dangerous.
→ They decided it was dangerous → so it’s certain in their view →
must
12. He ______ not use the car.
→ Forbidden or not allowed →
must not (prohibition)
Now let’s double-check tricky ones:
Sentence 3: “We ______ finish it on time.”
If it’s hopeful but unsure →
might
If it’s possible →
may
Since no extra info, either works. But in many textbooks, “might” is used for lower probability. Let’s go with
might.
Sentence 4: “There ______ be rain today.”
Again, picture implies chance →
might
Sentence 6: “She ______ be at home this time.”
Guessing →
might
Okay, final choices:
1. must
2. may
3. might
4. might
5. must
6. might
7. May
8. must
9. May
10. might
11. must
12. must
Wait — sentence 12: “He ______ not use the car.”
This could also be “may not” (not allowed), but “must not” is stronger prohibition. In school exercises, “must not” is often used for rules. So yes,
must.
Also, sentence 2: “You ______ leave if you wish.”
“May” is correct for permission. “Might” would sound odd here.
Sentence 9: “______ we play tennis, Mummy?” → Definitely
May for polite request.
All set.
Final Answer:
1. must
2. may
3. might
4. might
5. must
6. might
7. May
8. must
9. May
10. might
11. must
12. must
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of may worksheet.