Application goal: Distinguishing evidence from speculation.
Use must for a strong deduction, might or may for a possibility, and can’t for a deduction that something is impossible. These forms show the speaker’s confidence, not guaranteed facts.
Context: Interpreting an unclear message. Identify the wording that achieves this goal, then adapt the details to a situation of your own.
Use must for a strong deduction, might or may for a possibility, and can’t for a deduction that something is impossible. These forms show the speaker’s confidence, not guaranteed facts.
Context: Interpreting an unclear message. Identify the wording that achieves this goal, then adapt the details to a situation of your own.
Practical examples
Her request for more detail suggests that something was unclear.
يشير طلبها لمزيد من التفاصيل إلى أن أمرًا ما لم يكن واضحًا.
We cannot be certain about her tone from one sentence.
لا يمكننا التأكد من نبرتها من جملة واحدة.
A short follow-up question would help us understand what she needs.
سيساعدنا سؤال متابعة قصير على فهم ما تحتاج إليه.