Unfolding Mysteries Flashcards
a game to practise modals of deduction (10 cards)
1
Q
- A colleague arrives at work with wet hair and no umbrella.
- She looks frustrated.
- She keeps checking her phone.
A
She must have forgotten to check the weather forecast.
2
Q
- A man walks into a meeting in a suit and tie.
- He looks nervous and checks his notes constantly.
- He keeps glancing at the HR manager.
A
He must have had a job interview earlier.
3
Q
- A woman arrives at the office late, holding a takeaway coffee and her shoes in her hand.
- Her phone shows 20 missed calls.
A
She must have missed her alarm.
4
Q
- A colleague leaves the office early and doesn’t say goodbye.
- He looks pale and tired.
- His laptop is still on.
A
He must have felt unwell
5
Q
- A friend cancels dinner last minute.
- You see a photo of them at a bar posted 10 minutes later.
A
They must have lied about being busy.
6
Q
- Your flatmate is wearing formal clothes on a Sunday.
- They’re pacing around the living room with their phone.
A
They must have had an important video call or interview.
7
Q
- A client sends a very polite apology email after a tense meeting.
- They offer to reschedule.
A
They must have realized their behavior was unprofessional.
8
Q
- A man gets home with flowers and a bottle of wine.
- He seems a bit nervous and is checking the clock constantly.
A
He must have planned a date at home.
9
Q
- A coworker is sitting quietly at their desk, staring at their screen.
- They didn’t join the team lunch and haven’t spoken much all day.
- You saw them arguing with someone on the phone earlier.
A
They must have had a personal issue or received bad news.
10
Q
- Your neighbor’s car is gone and their apartment lights are off.
- A suitcase is missing from their hallway.
- You remember them mentioning work stress last week.
A
They must have gone on a spontaneous trip to disconnect.
