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It isn't necessary for the students to wear a uniform. (talking lack of necessity)

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

It is forbidden for riders to cycle in the pavement. (talking prohibition)

Riders mustn't cycle in the pavement.

We weren't able to solve the problem. (talking past possibility)

We couldn't solve the problem.

There's a small possibility that he comes on a bicycle.

He might/may come on a bicycle.

It’s possible that Jeff doesn’t send the message today. (might)

Jeff mightn't send the message today.

Perhaps I will go to the cinema. (talking possibility)

I may/might/could go to the cinema.

Cheating in an exam is against the school rules. (must)

You mustn't cheat in an exam.

It is snowing heavily. Don’t go out, please. (should)

You shouldn't go out.

It isn't necessary to be over 18 to get married. (need to)

You don't need to be over 18 to get married.

Have you got a pen for me to borrow? (can)

Can I borrow a pen?

Perhaps Sarah lends Simon some money. (may)

Sarah may lend Simon some money.

It is important for me to pass the exam. (must)

I must pass the exam.

I won’t go to school tomorrow because it's Sunday. (have to)

I don't have to go to school tomorrow because it's Sunday.

It’s against the law for motorists to park here. (must)

Motorists mustn't park here.

Parents have an obligation to teach their children the difference between right and wrong.

Parents must/have to/need to teach their children the difference between right and wrong. (must)

It is sometimes very hot here in the summer. (can)

It can sometimes be very hot here in the summer.

You are very ill. You need to go to the doctor. (should)

You should go to the doctor.

I suggest you sleep at least seven hours before an exam. (giving advice)

You should sleep at least seven hours before an exam.

There is no need for Julie to help me cook for the party. (have to)

Julie doesn't have to help me cook for the party.