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Mosaic 2 Writing, 4/e
Laurie Blass
Meredith Pike-Baky

Mysteries Past and Present

Using Facts and Speculations

Rewrite each sentence using must/may and the correct form of the verb. Use must when the statement is likely to be true and may when the statement is possibly true.



1

It took many years to construct the pyramids at Giza.
2

Some archeologists believe that slaves were used to build the pyramids.
3

Much of the treasure in the pyramids was taken by grave robbers.
4

Perhaps an epidemic caused the abandonment of the great Mayan cities.
5

There is some evidence that mummification took place in the temple.