1. can - will - needn't
Ellen: Is anything wrong? You don't seem very happy.
Mary: I'm worried about tomorrow's English exam. I think it can be difficult.
Ellen: But you needn't worry about that. You're really good at English!
Mary: Well, I know that I will speak it well but I'm not that good at writing compositions.
2. can't - won't - shall - will - ought to
Thomas: Shall we go to the cafe?
James: I don't really want to. I've got toothache and I can't eat anything.
Thomas: You ought to go to the dentist's. It won't get better on its own. James: I know. It's just that I'm a bit scared. Will you come with me?
3. might - can - should - can't
Sister: There's someone at the door.
Brother: Go and answer it then.
Sister: But I don't know who it is and it's dark outside. It can be a burglar.
Brother: It can't be a burglar, silly! They don't ring doorbells.
Sister: I suppose you're right. But should you answer it, please? Just in case.
Brother: Okay. Anyway, it's probably Paul. He might be here soon.
4. should - could - mustn't - will
Boy: could you help me? I want to go to the zoo. Mustn't I take the number 12 bus?
Woman: No, you could take the number 12. It doesn't go to the zoo. Take the number 21.
Boy: Does it stop right outside the zoo?
Woman: No, but the driver will tell you where to get off.
Boy: Thanks.
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