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How to use modals of deduction - a Mini English Lesson
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Minjane posted on 2025/09/27Ever wondered how to sound like a detective when talking about the past? This fun lesson uses a mini mystery story to show you exactly how to use modals of deduction like 'must have' and 'couldn't have' to speculate about what happened. You'll pick up practical grammar and phrases that are perfect for everyday conversations!
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US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/
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UK /'epɪsəʊd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
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US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/
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UK /ˈstrʌk.tʃə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- A building or other man-made object.
- Transitive Verb
- To plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something
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US /ˈruɪn/
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UK /'ru:ɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage or completely destroy something
- To cause someone to lose their money or status
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Remains of a building that has been destroyed
- The state of being destroyed or severely damaged.
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US /ˈkeˌɑs/
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UK /'keɪɒs/
- Noun (plural)
- State of utter confusion or disorder
- Uncountable Noun
- Complete disorder and confusion.
- Behavior so unpredictable as to appear random, owing to great sensitivity to small changes in conditions.
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