Possibility, It could be raining outside., She might have forgotten about the meeting., They may have misunderstood the instructions., She might arrive later than expected., The event may be canceled due to the weather., He could have helped us if he had been there., Obligation, You had to call her yesterday., He must submit the assignment tomorrow., She’ll have to get a new ID., We are supposed to attend the meeting., She has to finish this report today., Prohibition, You weren’t allowed to park there., They can’t enter without permission., You must not open this file tomorrow., She is not allowed to use her phone at work., Criticism, He ought to treat people with more respect., You should have called me earlier., He ought to have apologized for his mistake., She shouldn’t act that way at the meeting., Deduction, She must be at home — her car is in the driveway., He might be feeling sick — he hasn’t come out of his room., She must have left early — her coat is gone., The train must have arrived already., He can’t have said that — it’s not like him..

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