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You've got plenty of time. You needn't hurry. (Não há necessidade)
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There's a knock at the door. I'm expecting Paul. It must be him. (Dedução)
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I can't get my phone to work. It could be out of order. (Dedução)
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That was excellent work. But I must ask you a question. (Permissão)
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She can do it without you. (Capacidade)
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She can't be 35. She looks older than that. (Probabilidade)
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I don't need to go to work on Saturdays. It's my day off. (Não há necessidade)
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Tom has given me a letter to post. I mustn't forget to post it. (Proibição)
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Ann stayed in bed this morning because she didn't need to go to work. (Não era necessário)
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He could play chess when he was young. (Capacidade)
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You can drive a car when you're 18. (Permissão)
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Jack spends the whole day just walking around. He might have a job. (Possibilidade)
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I could do a handstand, but now I'm too old. I can't do one anymore. (Capacidade no passado e agora)
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My mother keeps telling me that we must wash our hands before we sit down at the dinner table. (Obrigação)