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  • He is definitely not 18 yet.
    He can't be 18 yet.
  • I strongly recommend you to stop smoking.
    You ought to stop smoking.
  • It's better not to trust her.
    You shouldn't trust her.
  • It's very important to find my keys.
    I must find my keys.
  • It's possible that Jane will visit the USA next year.
    Jane may/might/could visit the USA next year.
  • I'm sure that Mrs Smith doesn't have grandchildren yet.
    Mrs Smith can't have grandchildren yet.
  • Let me help you.
    Shall I help you?
  • I'm sure she is at home because the lights are on.
    She must be at home because the lights are on.
  • It's not a good idea to eat so many sweets.
    You shouldn't eat so many sweets.
  • I'm thinking about taking Spanish lessons.
    I may/might/could take Spanish lessons.
  • They don't allow talking on the phone in hospital.
    You mustn't talk on the phone in hospital.
  • I know that isn't Janet because she is in Egypt now.
    It can't be Janet because she is in Egypt now.
  • It isn't necessary to cook while you are here.
    You needn't/don't have to cook while you are here.
  • He knows how to swim.
    He can swim.
  • She didn't manage to beat the record.
    She wasn't able to beat the record.
  • It isn't necessary to make your bed when you stay at the hotel.
    You don't have to /needn't make your bed when you stay at the hotel.
  • Do you mind if I sit next to you?
    Can/could/may I sit next to you?
  • Why don't we go to a disco club this evening?
    Shall we go to a disco club this evening?