Might Quiz

What is the definition of 'might' as a modal verb?

• The modal verb 'might' is used to express certainty.

• The modal verb 'might' is used to express possibility or uncertainty.

• The modal verb 'might' is used to express obligation.

• The modal verb 'might' is used to express past possibility.

Which of the following is a synonym for 'might'?

• must

• may

• can

• could

In which sentence is 'might' used correctly as a modal verb? a) I might to go to the party tonight. b) I might have a sandwich for lunch. c) I might can help you with your homework.

• d) I might had a sandwich for lunch.

• c) I might can help you with your homework.

• a) I might to go to the party tonight.

• b) I might have a sandwich for lunch.

True or False: 'Might' is used to express possibility or permission.

• True

• Might is used to express obligation

• Might is used to express certainty

• False

Choose the correct sentence that uses 'might' to express possibility: a) I might go to the beach tomorrow. b) I might go to the beach yesterday. c) I might go to the beach now.

• d) I might go to the beach next week.

• b) I might go to the beach yesterday.

• a) I might go to the beach tomorrow.

• c) I might go to the beach now.

Which of the following is an example of using 'might' to express permission? a) You might borrow my car if you ask nicely. b) You might not borrow my car under any circumstances. c) You might not borrow my car without my permission.

• a) You might borrow my car if you ask nicely.

• d) You might borrow my car if you don't ask nicely.

• c) You might borrow my car without my permission.

• b) You might borrow my car without asking.

Which of the following is a negative form of 'might'? a) Mightn't b) Mightn't've c) Might've

• b) Mightn't've

• c) Might've

• d) Mightn't've've

• a) Mightn't

In which sentence is 'might' used incorrectly as a modal verb? a) I might go to the store later. b) I might can finish the project by tomorrow. c) I might have a cup of tea.

• a) I might not go to the store later.

• b) I might finish the project by tomorrow.

• c) I might have a cup of tea later.

• b) I might can finish the project by tomorrow.

True or False: 'Might' is always followed by a base form of the verb.

• False

• Never

• Sometimes

• True