1. The rule
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Logical
Assumptions (Deduction) |
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Must |
Positive deduction
about the present or future. (We are sure
that something is true) |
John must be
at the dentist’s: he was complaining about toothache. She's wearing
a wedding ring. She must be married. |
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Can’t/couldn’t |
Negative deduction about the present or future. (We are
almost sure that something is not true) |
The 6.30
train to Liverpool can’t be leaving yet: it’s only 6:10. The lights
are off in the house. They can't/ couldn’t be home yet. |
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Prohibition |
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Mustn’t Can’t |
It is
forbidden to do sth/you are not allowed to do sth/it is against the rules/law
to do sth |
We mustn’t
enter this room. You can’t use
this equipment. You mustn’t
smoke in this area. |
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