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There’s no obligation for the company to provide training. (HAVE)
The company DOESN'T HAVE TO provide training.
It is forbidden to use a camera in this museum.
You MUSTN'T/CAN'T use a camera in this museum
I am obliged to finish this report before the deadline.
I MUST/HAVE TO finish this report before the deadline
Ryan ______ have had a party if he had asked his parents.
COULD
My little brother _____ understand why he's not allowed to play on his own outside after dark.
CAN'T
It wasn't necessary to apologise to Matthew, but I did.
I NEEDN'T HAVE apologised to Matthew, but I did.
He wasn't obliged to pay for his ticket, so he didn't.
He didn't have to pay for his ticket
It would be a good idea for you to upgrade your computer software. (Advice)
You SHOULD upgrade your computer software.
I was able to fix the faulty printer without any help. (Ability)
I COULD fix the faulty printer without any help.
You can't get a decent job without computer skills in the future. (Ability)
You won't BE ABLE to get a decent jobs without computer skills in the future.
___ you hear the fireworks from your house last night?
COULD
Do you think you ___ write that report by Tuesday? I know you’re very busy.
WILL BE ABLE TO
It wasn't necessary for you to worry about me because I was fine!
You NEEDN'T HAVE worried about me because I was fine!
___ play professional tennis, you must be extremely fit. (ability)
TO BE ABLE TO
I'm afraid I ___ attend the meeting, I’m on business in Japan.
CAN'T / AM NOT ABLE TO
They ______ save the men from the sinking ship.
WERE ABLE TO / MANAGED TO
