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I can speak a little Russian.
expresses ability
Can I open the window?
request for permission
I may be home late.
expresses possibility
May I sit down, please?
request for permission
I must go now.
expresses obligation
She must be over 90 years old.
expresses a strong belief
You should stop smoking.
to give advice
Would you like a cup of tea?
to request or offer
If I were you, I would say sorry.
imaginary situation
Can you help me move next Friday?
To express or inquire about willingness
We can't fix it.
to show inability or impossibility
We can arrive in time if we leave now.
To show possibility
We can swim, but we can't surf - yet!
To show ability
Mom, can I go over to my friend's house?
seeking permission (informally)
Could you say it again more slowly.
To make a request.
We could try to fix it ourselves.
To give a suggestion
