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Yo sabía bailar a la edad de 6 años

• I could dance when I was 6 years old

• I can dance when I was 6 years old

• Could you dance when you were 6 years old?

No deberías ir a la fiesta

• You shouldn’t go to the party

• You wouldn’t go to the party

It’s possible to visit her any time

• Could

• May

Answer explanation

You could visit her any time

¿Puedo llamarte luego?

• Can I call you later?

• Must I call you later

She is sure Karla is American

• Can

• Must

Answer explanation

Karla must be American

Mi madre podría recogernos

• Her mom can pick us up

• My mom could pick us up

¿Puedo ayudarte?

• May I help them?

• Could you help me?

• May I help you?

My advice is that you keep working

• Should

• Must

Answer explanation

You should keep working

I am certain Ana will come

• Must

• Can

Answer explanation

Ana must come