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  • It isn't necessary for you to feed the cat.
    You don't have to/ don't need to/ needn't feed the cat.
  • You can’t drink alcohol.
    You aren't allowed to drink alcohol.
  • It isn’t necessary for you to do it.
    You don't have to/ don't need to/ needn't do it.
  • It’s forbidden to smoke in the garage.
    You mustn't smoke in the garage.
  • Perhaps we will go to the cinema.
    We may/might go to the cinema.
  • Perhaps we call you later.
    We may/might call you later.
  • It’s possible he will come.
    Ha may/might come.
  • I’m sure Janet doesn’t like dogs.
    Janet can't like dogs.
  • She is allowed to go there.
    She can go there.
  • Perhaps she will call you.
    She may/might call you.
  • I’m certain Mary reads the book.
    Mary must read the book.
  • It wasn’t necessary for you do water the plants.
    You didn't have to/ didn't need to water the plants.
  • It's possible John sings the song.
    John may/might sing the song.
  • I’m sure Mike won’t call you.
    Mike can't call you.
  • It isn't necessary to clean the board.
    You don't have to / don't need to / needn't clean the board.
  • I’m sure he will come.
    He must come.
  • I’m certain Jane loves you.
    Jane must love you.
  • It’s forbidden to park here.
    You mustn't park here.
  • It's a good idea to go to the doctor.
    You should/ought to go to the doctor.
  • It's forbidden to talk in the library.
    You mustn't talk in the library.