- Must expresses the highest degree of obligation and commitment (I / you must go) and is temporally nearest to present time in its expression of futurity ("I must go now.")
- Should (the subjunctive form of shall in this context) implies obligation or commitment to the action contemplated.
- Can implies the ability to commit the action but does not presuppose obligation or firm commitment to the action.
- May expresses a relatively low sense of commitment (I may go) and is the most permissive (You may go); it can also suggest conditionality (I may go [if I have time]).
- Might expresses a very low sense of commitment or obligation (I / you might go if I / you feel like it).
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