Ability: I can do a handstand and sing the French national anthem. , Years ago I could speak good French., The police weren´t able to find the killer, Speculation (possibility and probability).: It might snow tomorrow according to the weather forecast. , He´s not answering, I guess he may be busy, It can´t be midnight already, it feels so early! , permission.: In England you can drive when you´re 17., At school we couldn´t wear our own clothes., You may not leave the class until you have given me your homework, obligation: I must train more before the marathon., My dad has to learn English for his job., You mustn´t talk in class or you will get detention., polite order, request, or suggestion: Can I have a cup of tea please? , You could sit here next to David., might it be a good idea to phone the police?, necessity : You don´t have to buy me a present if you don´t have time, Men don´t need as many clothes as women do., You needn´t take notes as it´s all in the drive., You need to have a license to drive., advice/ opinion about bad or good idea : You shouldn´t sit down all day or you´ll get back ache, I really ought to see my grandma more now she´s getting old.,

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