Logical Conclusions –in the Present Events (memastikan)
Important; must is a modal. Must followed by be and an –ing form or an adjective expresses a logical conclusion based on evidence. The conclusion is about an event that is happening now.
We can look the pattern now
S + must be + ing + present tense (time)
My Father must be going now
S + must be + adjective + present time
He must be mad now
Avoid using a verb word instead of an –ing form after must be. Look the sentences below:
Important; must is a modal. Must followed by be and an –ing form or an adjective expresses a logical conclusion based on evidence. The conclusion is about an event that is happening now.
We can look the pattern now
S + must be + ing + present tense (time)
My Father must be going now
S + must be + adjective + present time
He must be mad now
Avoid using a verb word instead of an –ing form after must be. Look the sentences below:
Other Examples
Incorrect : John must be study at the library now because all of her books are gone.
Correct : John must be studying at the library now because all of her books are gone.
Incorrect : The home line is busy, someone should be using the telephone now.
Correct : The home line is busy, someone must be using the telephone now.
Incorrect : Budi is absent, he must have been sick again.
Correct : Budi is absent, he must be sick again.
Incorrect : Maria must get a divorce because her husband is living in other country.
Correct : Maria must be getting a divorce because her husband is living in other country.
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