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He says we should see his house right away, but I have no idea where it is. (supposed)
We are supposed to see his house right away
My doctors don’t allow me to go to the gym. (let)
They don't let me go
He is likely to (it’s probable) be here any minute now. (to)
He ought to be here any minute
I have to pass my exams by June if I want to get a scholarship. (obliged)
I am obliged to pass my exams
It wasn’t necessary to lock the doors, even though you did. (NEED)
You needn't have locked the doors
I’m sure you didn’t watch “The Big Bang Theory”, you hate sitcoms like that. (CAN)
You can't have watched
I regret dropping out of school so early. (SHOULD)
I shouldn't have dropped
There was no necessity to contact the police, so I didn’t call them. (NEED)
I didn't need to contact
We had a chance to buy an apartment, but we decided to go travelling. (COULD)
We could have bought an apartment
I’m sure I didn’t tell you anything offensive. (COULD)
I couldn't have told
I’m sure it was love. (MUST)
It must have been love
It’s a pity that you didn’t listen to my advice. (TO)
You ought to have listened
