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  • I always pick up dry cleaning for my boss. (make)
    My boss makes me pick up his dry cleaning
  • You can’t be here! It’s a restricted area. (allow)
    You are not allowed to be here. / It is not allowed to be here.
  • I enjoy that I can drink coffee on the terrace any time I feel like it. (able)
    I enjoy being able to drink coffee on the terrace any time I feel like it. / I enjoy that I am able to drink coffee on the terrace any time I feel like it.
  • I have to pass my exams by June if I want to get a scholarship. (obliged)
    I am obliged to pass my exams by June if I want to get a scholarship
  • He says we should see his house right away, but I have no idea where it is. (supposed)
    He says we are supposed to see his house right away.
  • You can’t use public transport if you are drunk. (Using)
    Using public transport if you are drunk is prohibited/banned/forbidden/not allowed.
  • You mustn’t bring flowers to Iren, she’s allergic. (forbidden)
    It is forbidden to bring flowers to Iren. / Bringing flowers to Iren is forbidden.
  • My doctors don’t allow me to go to the gym. (let)
    My doctors don’t let me go to the gym
  • I don’t think it’s a good idea to spend all your money. What if there’s an emergency? (better)
    You’d better not spend all your money.
  • You have to have a driver’s license on you when you drive. (compulsory)
    It is compulsory to have a driver’s license on you when you drive. / Having a driver’s license on you when you drive is compulsory.