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She can find the solution to the problem
90% certain, it is very possible
Tom should be home soon.
90% certain, future only, probability
They ought to win the Champion's League.
They will probably win; probability
He must be rich
Logical assumption,90% certain
He must have broken his leg.
I'm sure he has broken his leg; logical assumption
He should have finished the report by now.
he has probably finished; probability in the past
Could I open the window , please?
Asking for permission; polite
You may take a seat.
Formal; giving a permission.
I must leave now.
I'm obliged to, I say so.
Tom has to hand in his assignment tomorrow.
Necessity coming from outside; he's obliged to
He didn't have to pay, it was free.
absence of necessity
You should stay in bed, you are ill.
general advice
You should have stayed in bed.
You didn't stay in bed.
She could at least let us know.
Criticism; it's the right thing to do.
She could at least have apologised to us.
Criticism in the past
You must pay a membership fee to join the club.
It's the law ; obligation/duty
We ought to support a charity.
It's the right thing to do, but we don't always do it; obligation/duty
Can I use your computer?
informal request
Could I have some paper, please?
polite request
May I see you in private?
formal request
Can I explain this to you?
offer
Shall we go to the cinema tonight?
Let's go; suggestion
You can't speak during the exam.
You aren't allowed; prohibition
You mustn't leave litter on the beach.
It's forbidden
You may not eat in the laboratory.
It's not allowed; formal.
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