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  • Is it necessary for me to come to the barbecue? (have)
    Do I have to come to the barbecue?
  • It's possible that Ben won't want to come with us.
    Ben may not come with us.
  • Paul doesn't like cats. (pet cat)
    He can’t have a pet cat.
  • There is a possibility that I'll go round to Kathy's house tonight.
    I might go to Kathy's house tonight.
  • Martha is a really careless driver. I know. She should start being more careful. (could)
    She could have a serious accident some day.
  • I have to iron this dress because I can't wear it to work like that. (needs)
    This dress needs ironing.
  • You are not allowed to chew gum in class.
    You mustn’t chew gum in class.
  • I got Justin Timberlake's new CD for Chris. I don't think that Chris listens to that kind of music. (might)
    Chris might not like it.
  • Kate has just had dinner. (hungry)
    She can’t be hungry.
  • Letting your sister use the knife is a bad idea. (could)
    She could cut herself.
  • It isn't necessary for us to go back home, but we will anyway.
    We don’t have to go back home, but we will anyway.
  • George didn't come to work today and yesterday he wasn't feeling very well. (must)
    George must be ill.
  • his is the third time this week that Mary's ordering Chinese.
    She must love Chinese food.
  • It is certain that Tony knows about the concert.
    Tony must know about the concert.