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I ___ play the piano really well when I was 6 years old. (past ability)
could
I ___ tie my shoes independently until I was in second grade. It was quite embarrassing. (past ability)
couldn’t
You ___ eat those eggs. I need them for the cake later. (permission)
may not/can’t
Sure, you ___ borrow my car. (permission)
may/can
___ you turn on the fan? (request)
Will/Could/Can/Would
___ you drop me off at the airport this afternoon? (request)
Will/Could/Can/Would
___ you pass me the sugar, please? (request)
Will/Could/Can/Would
Stuart ___ graduate early. (possibility)
may/might
They ___ cancel their Netflix subscription. It is just too expensive now. (possibility)
may/might
Here, put some salt on it. The stain is setting and it ___ not come out in the wash. (possibility)
may/might
You ___ finish your vegetables before you eat any dessert. (obligation)
must
Cyrus ___ wear a suit and tie to work every day. They have a very formal dress code. (obligation)
must
You ___ mix bleach and vinegar as the substance can cause chemical burns. (obligation)
mustn't
Melanie, you ___ joke about such things. It’s insensitive. (advice, suggestion)
shouldn’t
They ___ reimburse you. The product is damaged. (advice, suggestion)
should/ought to
You ___ wear a thicker sweater. It’s cold out. (advice, suggestion)
should/ought to
