[Grammar] Speculating about present and past Flashcards
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Maybe they’re taking him to the zoo.
They might…
They might be taking him to the zoo.
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Maybe this hippo is from the local zoo.
This hippo must…
This hippo must be from the local zoo.
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Maybe this hippo escaped from the local zoo.
This hippo must…
This hippo must have escaped from the local zoo.
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Maybe this hippo is really angry.
This hippo must…
This hippo must be very angry.
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Maybe this hippo is thinking about lunch.
This hippo must…
This hippo must be thinking about lunch.
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Maybe this hippo is very scared..
This hippo might…
This hippo might be very scared…
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I think the photographer is worried that the hippo will escape.
The photographer must …
The photographer must be worried that the hippo will escape.
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Maybe they’re trying to get inside.
They might…
They might be trying to get inside.
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Maybe they came here to participate in some kind of performance.
They might…
They might’ve come here to participate in some kind of performance.
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Maybe they’re friends.
They might…
They might be friends.
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This looks like a church door - maybe they’re praying.
They might…
They might be praying.
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Judging by the way they’re gesticulating, I’m sure they’re having an argument.
Judging by the way they’re gesticulating, they must…
Judging by the way they’re gesticulating, they must be having an argument.
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Judging by the way they’re gesticulating, I’m sure he said something wrong.
Judging by the way they’re gesticulating, he must …
Judging by the way they’re gesticulating, he must’ve said something wrong.
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Judging by the way she’s looking in a different direction, she isn’t paying attention to the meeting.
Judging by the way she’s looking in a different direction, she must…
Judging by the way she’s looking in a different direction, she can’t be paying attention to the meeting.
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Maybe they’re thinking about something important.
They must…
They must be thinking about something important.