Ability or lack ablity in past

I couldnt arrive late last night. I could play soccer without getting tired when I was young.
Making a request

Could you repeat again please?

 Making a suggestion in affirmative way.

What do you suggest for today?

We could sleep all day long.

 Ability or Lack of ability in present and future.

I can see you at 3 pm tomorrow. I cant sleep.

Giving permission.

You can use my office You cant smoking here.

 Asking for permission.

May I use your car?

A big possibility in the future.

It may happen again. She may not accept the offer.

 Is commonly used to express possibility but

also in conditionals, suggestions and request.

* Your purse might be in the living room. POSSIBILITY I *f I didn't have to work, I might go with you. CONDITIONAL *You might visit the botanical gardens during your visit. SUGGESTION *Might I borrow your pen? REQUEST

 Is most commonly used to make

recommendations or give advice. * When you go to Berlin, you should visit the palaces in Potsdam. RECOMMENDATION * You should focus more on your family and less on work. ADVICE * I really should be in the office by 7:00 AM. OBLIGATION * By now, they should already be in Dubai. EXPECTATION

 Is most commonly used to express certainty. It can also

be used to express necessity or strong recommendation and even prohibitions

* This must be the right address! CERTAINTY * Students must pass an entrance examination to study at this school. NECESSITY * You must take some medicine for that cough. STRONG RECOMMENDATION * Jenny, you must not play in the street! PROHIBITION

WOULD

We also use would followed by the word like in order to indicate a preference:
I would like to go to the cinema

It is also used to ask for and to offer something in a polite way

I would like to buy a car. I wouldnt like to eat in this restaurant. Would you like a cup of coffee? I told you it would rain! He wanted a divorce but his wife would not agree

HAVE TO

Children have to go to the school

In France, you have to drive on

the right.
In England, most schoolchildren have to wear a uniform. John has to wear a tie at work.

 I can swim
I am able to

swim

I have been able to swim since I was five. (present perfect) You will be able to speak perfect English very soon. (future simple) I would like to be able to fly an airplane. (infinitive)