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P146 Modality

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  • mandatory (there's a rule that says you have to do sg)
    obligatory
  • Another phrase for "You can't be serious!"
    You must be joking!
  • goals
    ambitions / aspirations
  • I really want to get into the first team so I'll do everything I can for it.
    I'm determined to make it into the first team.
  • Another phrase for "I have to say that..."
    I must admit / confess that...
  • It is very likely that we'll miss the flight.
    In all probability we'll miss the flight.
  • frightening
    scary
  • obvious
    apparent
  • We have to look after my grandma's dog because we promised her.
    We have an obligation to look after grandma's dog because we promised her.
  • It's very probable that it will snow again.
    There's every likelihood that it will snow again.
  • opposite of optional
    compulsary
  • It is probable that you won't pass the exam if you don't start studying soon.
    Chances are you won't pass if you don't start studying soon.
  • There's no doubt that she's the best student in the class.
    She's unqestionably / undoubtedly the best student in class.
  • to wish for sg really badly
    to desire sg
  • A phrase for "you have good chances to get the job, even if you don't think so"
    You might well be offered the job.
  • It's looking very much like they'll get married at some point.
    They are bound to get married.
  • really happy
    delighted / overjoyed
  • It's likely (he'll get the job)
    The odds are (he'll get the job)
  • I really want to help.
    I'm keen to help.
  • It is really important that you bring trainers.
    It is essential that you bring trainers.
  • to be frightened
    to be scared
  • It is unlikely that she'll pass the exam.
    The odds are against her passing the exam.
  • to really want sg (often having wanted it for a long time)
    to long for sg