Learning English Grammar
'May', 'might' and 'could'
Jan 2, 2024
Explore the usage of 'may', 'might', and 'could' in expressing possibilities and making guesses about present and future events. Learn how to use these words in negative sentences and in questions to make your English sound more natural. Take a quiz to test your understanding.
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Quick takeaways
- May, might, and could followed by an infinitive verb without 'to' are used to talk about future possibilities.
- May, might, and could with an infinitive can also be used to talk about present possibilities and make guesses.
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Using may, might, and could for future possibilities
May, might, and could followed by an infinitive verb without 'to' are used to talk about future possibilities. For example, Catherine may make chicken curry, might have steak, or could get a takeaway for dinner tonight.
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