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It is obligatory to show your student ID to borrow books from the school library.
You must / have to show your student ID to borrow books from the school library.
It is forbidden to smoke here.
You mustn't smoke here.
It is not necessary to bring a pencil. We have a lot.
You don't have to / don't need to / needn't bring a pencil.
It is necessary to eat all types of nutrients.
You need to eat all types of nutrients.
I had the ability to swim when I was 4 years old.
I could swim when I was 4 years old.
It is possible that it rains tomorrow.
It may / might rain tomorrow.
I didn't know how to write when I was three years old.
I couldn't write when I was three years old.
Is it obligatory to wear a uniform in your school?
Do you have to wear a uniform in your school?
It it necessary to add salt to this dish?
Do I have to / Do I need to add salt to this dish?
It is possible that I don't go to the party tonight.
I may / might not go to the party tonight.
It is necessary to wash the vegetables.
You need to / have to / must wash the vegetables.
It is a good idea to eat more fruit because it is healthy
You should eat more fruit, it is healthy.
It is not a good idea to drink alcohol; it kills your brain cells!
You shouldn't drink alcohol; it kills your brain cells!
Next year, I will have the ability to speak English with perfect pronunciation! (able)
Next year I will be able to speak English with perfect pronunciation!
I have the ability to ride a bike.
I can ride a bike.
Doctors didn't have the ability to replace a person's heart 200 years ago. (able)
Doctors weren't able to replace a person's heart 200 years ago.
