I *can* (ability) swim across the lake if the weather is good.

You *must* (obligation) stop at a red traffic light.

They *might* (possibility) come over for dinner tonight.

She *should* (advice) get some rest before the big game.

We *would* (past habit) always go for a walk after dinner.

He *shall* (formal future) begin his speech at nine o’clock.

*Could* (past ability) you help me with this problem yesterday?

You *may* (permission) use my laptop if you need it.

They *ought to* (obligation) respect the rules of the road.

We *will* (future plan) travel to France next summer.

*Might* (less possibility) I suggest a different approach to this issue?

She *must* (strong possibility) be at the library, her car is there.

He *can’t* (inability) have taken your keys; he wasn’t even here today.

I *would* (conditional) travel the world if I won the lottery.

You *shouldn’t* (advice not to do) talk during the movie.

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This door is locked, they *can’t* (no possibility) be in there.

The road is wet, it *must* (logical conclusion) have rained last night.

You’re coughing a lot; you *should* (suggestion) see a doctor.

My neighbor’s lights are on at 3 AM, they *might* (small possibility) be having a party.

Given her experience, she *should* (expectation) be able to handle the project well.

He ran out of the room in a hurry, he *could* (speculation) have been late for his meeting.

She’s not answering her phone, she *might* (uncertainty) be in a meeting.

We heard a scream; someone *must* (assumption of fact) be in trouble.

Considering how dark the clouds are, it *might* (lexical possibility) rain soon.

They left the door open, someone *could* (theoretical possibility) get in.

It’s December and he’s not wearing a coat, he *can’t* (logical improbability) be feeling cold.

Our team is ahead by 20 points, we *should* (expectation) win the match.

He’s studying day and night, he *must* (assumption) really want to pass the exam.

The lights were off and nobody answered the door, they *can’t* (conclusion) have been home.

She spoke with such confidence, she *must* (inference) know what she’s talking about.