The 1 says: Sal looks sick.
I think the correct is A.

The second says: Maybe he is stuck in traffic.
I think it is B.

Can you help me if I am wrong an let me know why?

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Question

The 1 says: Sal looks sick.
I think the correct is A.

The second says: Maybe he is stuck in traffic. 
I think it is B.

Can you help me if I am wrong an let me know why?

Thanks.[Image]

Answer

They are modal verbs of speculation.

Answer

Yes, you're correct about both.

May be and could be both mean that it's a possibility, which is what you would infer from the audio.