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I took my umbrella and it didn’t rain. (need)
I needn’t have taken my umbrella.
You can wear a helmet if you want to, but it’s your choice. (have to)
You don’t have to wear a helmet.
You don’t think your friend’s age will affect their job application. (should)
Your age shouldn’t affect your job application.
You’ve missed the last bus home and there’s no option but to get a taxi. (might)
I might as well get a taxi.
You ordered a taxi. It’s expected soon at your home but your partner is still getting ready. (will)
Hurry up! The taxi will be here soon.
The new employee was told to start at 8.00 am. It’s now 9.00 am and they are not at work. (suppose)
The new employee was supposed to start at 8:00am.
Arriving at the airport, your friend tells you there was no food on their long flight. (must)
You must be hungry/ starving.
The Brazilian football team are going to play Wales. You think Brazil will win. (bound)
Brazil are bound to win.
You partner wants to phone your friends but you know they are having lunch at this time. (will)
They’ll be having lunch.
You father takes your mother for granted. (must)
You mustn’t take Mum for granted.
It’s a cold morning and you can’t get the car to start. (will)
The car won’t start.
You know your boss’s routine and are certain she is in her office. Someone asks where she is, you say… (will)
She’ll be in her office.
You are lost and are sure this isn’t the right street. (can)
This can’t be the right street.
The vaccination wasn’t absolutely necessary but you had it anyway. (need)
I didn’t need to have the vaccination.
It is customary to take a present to a wedding if you’re a guest. (suppose)
You’re supposed to take a present.
Sometimes living with other people is difficult. (can)
Living with other people can be difficult.
