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  • You have to have a licence to drive a car.
    Obligation
  • We didn't have to wear wetsuits because the water wasn’t cold.
    No obligation
  • Do you have to wear a tie for school?
    Obligation
  • It can be very cold here in winter.
    Possibility
  • They didn't have ticket so they couldn't see the movie.
    Possibility
  • Any child can grow up to be president.
    Possibility
  • I couldn't see you.
    Ability
  • You can easily get lost in this town.
    Possibility.
  • It can't cost more than a dollar or two.
    Possibility
  • When we play sport at school we have to wear a red T-shirt.
    Obligation
  • They can't dance very well.
    Ability
  • She can speak several languages.
    Ability
  • You don't have to go to the bank to do a transfer. You can do it online.
    No obligation
  • I could speak Chinese when I was a kid.
    Ability
  • They can eat with chop sticks.
    Ability
  • I have to go shopping today. I need a new dress.
    Necessity
  • You can visit me this week.
    Possibility