absolute external law or regulation, You must wear a seatbelt in the car, a regulation or necessity to reach a goal or to do something, We have to switch our smartphones off during the lesson, something is forbidden, you mustn't take photo in the museum, something is not permitted, you can't go out tonight, giving an advice (it's a bad idea), you shouldn't eat so much junk food, giving an advice (it's a good idea), you should use your bike more, suggesting possibilities, We could have a party for your birthday, ability, He can sing well, past ability, I could understand everything she said, to ask and give formal permission, May I switch on the TV?, to ask and give permission, Can I ask you something?, to ask and give permission, it is very polite and formal, I wonder if I might have a little more cheese?.

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