Share Modal Verbs Present & Past
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It's possible that Jane will visit Switzerland next year.
Jane may/might visit Switzerland next year.
I'm thinking about taking German lessons.
i may/ might take German lessons.
I'm sure they will be home by now.
They must be home by now.
James definitely isn't 18 yet!
James can't be 18 yet!
I'm sure that Ms McGuire didn't leave home.
Ms McGuire can't have left home.
It's possible that Mr Holmquist committed a crime.
Mr Holmquist may/might have committed a crime.
I'm certain that he buried something in the garden.
He must have buried something in the garden.
I know that isn't Janet - She's is in Glasgow!
She can't be Janet - She's is in Glasgow!
I'm certain they have a lot of money.
They must have a lot of money.
It isn't necessary for you to take a jacket.
You needn't / don't have to take a jacket.
I advise you to see a dentist or you will suffer a lot with that wisdom tooth.
You'd better see a dentist.
You aren't allowed to talk during the exam.
You mustn't / can't talk during the exam.
It's forbidden to park here.
You mustn't park here.
I advise you to study harder.
You should study harder.
He is obliged to go to the police station twice a week.
He must/ has to go to the police station twice a week.
Mike knows how to speak Italian.
Mike can speak Italian.
