Modals In English: Might & Could / Talking About Possibilities

The video tutorial explains the use of 'might' as a modal verb to express possibilities in the past, present, and future. It also distinguishes between 'might' and 'could', highlighting that 'might' is about choice, while 'could' is about ability. The tutorial uses examples to illustrate these concepts, helping learners understand how to use these verbs in different contexts.

What does the modal verb 'might' indicate?

• A definite action

• A prohibition

• An obligation

• A possibility

How is 'might' used to express a possibility in the past?

• Might + will + verb

• Might + be + verb-ing

• Might + have + past participle

• Might + base verb

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'might' to express a present possibility?

• I might have gone to the store.

• I might be going to the store.

• I might went to the store.

• I might will go to the store.

When using 'might' with an adjective, which of the following is correct?

• We might be happy.

• We might happy.

• We might to be happy.

• We might have happy.

How do you express a future possibility using 'might'?

• Might + will + verb

• Might + have + past participle

• Might + be + verb-ing

• Might + base verb

What is the main difference between 'might' and 'could'?

• 'Might' is for choice, 'could' is for ability

• 'Might' is for certainty, 'could' is for possibility

• 'Might' is for past, 'could' is for future

• 'Might' is for ability, 'could' is for choice

Which sentence correctly uses 'could' to express a possibility?

• I could be having a salad for lunch.

• I could have a salad for lunch.

• I could will have a salad for lunch.

• I could had a salad for lunch.