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Paraphrase: Could you swim when you were 5 years old?

Were you able to swim when you were 5 years old?

I have bad marks at school and I often fet detention. Give advice (should/ought to)

You ought to/ should/shouldn't...

It's against the rules for students to be late.

Studen't mustn't be late.

Which modal verb do we use if something is necessary to do and it's an obligation.

have to

need to

must

When my grandfather was a teenager, he _____ speak 3 languages fluently.

need to

must

can

could

It isn't necessary for us to wear a uniform.

We don't have to/ need to wear a uniform.

Paraphrase: I can't sleep, because it's too noisy here.

I'm not allowed to go to sleep.

I'm not able to go to sleep.

We can see the lake from our classroom windows. Which is the meaning of 'can'?

It's allowed

It's possible

Paraphrase: Are you allowed to wear jeans at school?

Can you wear jeans at school?

Which modal verbs do you use to say somebody is able to do something?

should

may

must

can

Which modal verb do you use to talk about written rules and instructions?

can

have to

must

may

Which meaning does 'can' have? Can you speak a little louder? I can't hear you.

possibility

ability/ disability

permission

It's obligatory for everyone to take exams.

We have to take exams.

Which modal verb do you use to talk about obligations that don't depend on your opinion?

might

must

have to

need to

Which modal verb do you use to talk about possible situations and abilities?

can

must

need to

have to

Which modal verb do you use if you think that something is necessary to do or you recommend it?

have to

can

must

might