Meaning: "possibility"

The fortune teller told me that I would have some good luck very soon.
It just be a good day! So far, I've been lucky.


Meaning: "possibility"

I asked the directory assistance operator for your new telephone
number, but she said it wasn't available. She
made a mistake.


Meaning: "possibility"

Nick was coming over for supper tonight, but he hasn't arrived yet. He
left his house over an hour ago. Something happened
to him.


Meaning: "possibility"

Several of us are applying to college. I'd like to go to a small
college. Omar apply to the state university, but he
isn't sure.


Meaning: "possibility"

Look at all those dark clouds!
It looks as if it rain by this afternoon.


Meaning: "possibility"

Your uncle has just been visiting you. He had to get back to New York
by 12:00. It's almost noon, and you think...

He's a fast driver; he gotten back by now.


Meaning: "possibility"

The bank said I had a negative balance of $12,450.00!
It been a computer error.


Meaning: "possibility"

You're on your way to the airport to meet your parents, and you're
a bit late. You say to yourself...

Their flight be in already.


Meaning: "possibility"

You left a textbook at school yesterday, and you want to study it
before the test today. You tell your friend...

I try to get to school early tomorrow morning.


Meaning: "ability"

My grandfather has diabetes. Last year a cataract began to develop in
his left eye, so he had an operation. He see
clearly again after the operation.


Meaning: "polite request"

You don't have any money today. Your friend asked you to go out
to lunch. You say, "I like to go..."


you lend me ten dollars?


Meaning: "ability"

A week ago, there was an accident at the nuclear power plant near
Bob's parents' house. He hardly sleep because he was
worried.


Meaning: "ability"

I came to the United States five months ago.
I hardly speak English then!


Meaning: "ability"

I'm excited about traveling to Florida.
I'm glad I go to Miami with you.


Meaning: "probability"

Did you say that the new movie theater is giving away free popcorn?
You be joking.


Meaning: "probability"

Professor Snyder thought I wasn't registered for his class in
accounting. He made a mistake when he checked his
class list.


Meaning: "probability"

When they gave me the gold cup for winning the 100 yard dash, I
thought....

This can't be happening! I be dreaming.


Meaning: "probability"

When the officer stopped me and said, "Where do you think you're going,
Buster?" I calmly answered....

You made a mistake. My name isn't "Buster."


Meaning: "probability"

Do you think that short man is her father? No, that man
be her uncle.


Meaning: "formal permission"

You're confused about something your professor said in class today,
and you ask....


I please see you sometime this afternoon?


Meaning: "polite request"

Your car needs some gas, but you left your wallet home by mistake.
You ask your friend....

I borrow ten dollars from you?


Meaning: "formal permission"

You are about to leave the hotel when the Queen of Sheba comes up
beside you. You say....

I open the door for you?


Meaning: "necessity"

I'm sorry that you're not feeling well. You don't
come with me if you have a headache.


Meaning: "necessity"

Jackie wanted me to go and have coffee with her, but I couldn't.
I catch the 4:35 bus.


Meaning: "necessity"

Roberto has a dentist appointment at one thirty tomorrow afternoon.
He go home from school early tomorrow.


Meaning: "necessity"

Dr. Doolittle suddenly left for a month's vacation in Pago Pago, so...

My appointment last week be canceled.


Meaning: "necessity"

My library book was long overdue. I
return it last night.


Meaning: "advisability"

I wish you would stop complaining about your new shoes! You
take them back if they hurt so much.


Meaning: "advisability"

It's nice that you're going to visit the capital! There's a lot
to do here. You see the National Art Museum.


Meaning: "advisability"

Today's the coldest day of the year. You're freezing and you think...

I worn a heavier coat.


Meaning: "advisability"

I'm sorry you didn't know who I was. I
told you my name.


Meaning: "advisability"

I'm sorry I haven't told you how much I liked the live elephant you
sent me for my birthday. I written you sooner.


Meaning: "invitation"

I haven't been out yet this week, and I don't have any plans for
tonight. you like to go to the movies with me?