Understanding Modal Verbs: May, Might, Will

The video tutorial covers the use of 'will', 'may', and 'might' for making predictions about the future. It explains how 'will' is used to express certainty, while 'may' and 'might' indicate possibility. The tutorial provides examples of forming affirmative and negative sentences with these modal verbs, highlighting the differences in formality and certainty. The lesson concludes with an invitation for students to ask questions if needed.

What is the primary purpose of using 'will', 'may', and 'might' in sentences?

• To describe past events

• To make predictions about the future

• To express present actions

• To talk about hypothetical situations

Which word is used to express certainty about a future event?

• Will

• Might

• Could

• May

What is the structure for forming a sentence with 'will'?

• Subject + might + infinitive

• Subject + may + infinitive

• Subject + will + infinitive

• Subject + will + not + infinitive

How do you express certainty about a future event?

• Using 'may'

• Using 'might'

• Using 'will'

• Using 'could'

How do you form a negative sentence using 'will'?

• Subject + will + not + infinitive

• Subject + will + infinitive

• Subject + may + not + infinitive

• Subject + might + not + infinitive

What is the correct negative form of 'will'?

• Will not

• Might not

• May not

• Could not

What do 'may' and 'might' express when used in a sentence?

• Present actions

• Future certainty

• Future possibility

• Past actions

Which of the following sentences expresses a future possibility?

• It is raining now.

• It might rain tomorrow.

• It will rain tomorrow.

• It rained yesterday.

Which of the following is an example of using 'might' for future possibility?

• I went to the concert.

• I am going to the concert.

• I will go to the concert.

• I might go to the concert.

Which of the following is more formal?

• 'Will'

• 'Could'

• 'Might'

• 'May'