Modal Verbs Might, How to Use Modal Verbs in English

Modal Verbs Might, How to Use Modal Verbs in English

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Modal Verbs Might, How to Use Modal Verbs in English



THE MODALS MIGHT

1. In possible sentences, there is no difference in meaning between may and might. However, there are differences between these two words in terms of some uses. The word ‘might’ refers to probability like the word ‘may‘.

  • I might see her in the evening.

 

2. Sentences set up to ask for or allow permission on past issues are used as ‘might’.

  • The doctor said that I might released when I feel well.
  • The director said that when you feel ready, you might on the stage.

 

3. When talking about wishes about past issues, the phrase might be used.

  • I wished you might passed the exams.
  • I wished I might go abroad.
  • I hoped you might not leave me.



Here is Modal Verbs in English

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4. Might be used in the sentence when reporting weak prospects or doubts about future issues.

  • You might not be able to catch up because you’re asleep and a little late.
  • I might come visit you again, but maybe I can not come until this summer.
  • On some issues that indicate purpose, we use might in the sentence.

 

5. She might on to attend a French course in order to go abroad.

  • He might continue to live in this city so as not to upset him.

 

6. In very formal settings or correspondence, in sentences set up for permission or permission, or when it is necessary to express all this in a very polite way, the sentence might be used.

  • Might I read your magazine a little bit?
  • You might send your gifts for Christmas early.
  • If the doctor is inside, might I enter?

 

7. In the sentence, might is used to refer to actions that may have occurred in the past but did not occur.

  • They might come to school, but they preferred to travel.
  • He might forgive his father, but he did not.
  • They might grow things, but they went bankrupt.
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