Do you know how to make strong assumptions in English? Welcome to 3-step English practice by EnglishClass101.com. In this lesson, you will practice how to make strong assumptions in English. Let's look at the main dialogue. Two people are having a conversation. I'll just have to make her an offer she can't refuse. Thanks, Lisa. See you Monday. Actually, I'm off next week. I'm going on a road trip with my parents.
"You must be so excited. Have a good trip." In this third line, the person is making the strong assumption based on the context and what they already know that the person they are speaking to is so excited. They do this by stating this subject followed by "must be" and then an adjective phrase. Let's practice with this grammar more in this lesson.