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"Might", "could", and "may" all express possibility or uncertainty — something that could happen, but you're not sure. "May" is also used for formal permission. None of these modals change form, and they're always followed by the base verb.
Why this matters This lesson connects directly to your progress: it covers might: uncertain possibility; could: possibility and suggestions; may: formal permission and possibility. Mastering this content lets you move forward confidently, and reinforces patterns you'll use again later. Take time to review every example before moving to the assessment — repetition is what actually locks knowledge in long-term.
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The goals of this lesson.
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You already know "can" for ability. This lesson adds "might", "could", and "may" — modal verbs for expressing how sure or unsure you are about something.
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"Might" expresses something that's possible but not certain — roughly a 40-50% chance in the speaker's mind.
| Form | Example |
|---|---|
| might + base verb | It might rain. |
Examples
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"Could" works very similarly to "might" for possibility, but it's also commonly used to make a gentle suggestion.
Examples
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"May" is more formal than "can" for asking or giving permission, and it can also express possibility, similar to "might".
Examples
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Read the text and answer the questions. You can try as many times as you want.
The weather forecast is uncertain this week. It might rain on Wednesday, but it could also stay sunny all week. The event organizers say the outdoor concert may be moved indoors if the weather doesn't improve.
"You could bring an umbrella just in case," the organizer suggested. "May I ask if you have a backup plan?" a reporter asked. "We might announce a final decision tomorrow," the organizer replied. Attendees may receive a text message with updates.
1. What might happen on Wednesday?
2. What may happen to the concert if the weather doesn't improve?
3. What did the organizer suggest bringing?
4. When might they announce a final decision?
5. How may attendees receive updates?
💪 You can now speak with real nuance about possibility and permission. Review this lesson, or keep going to finish B1!
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Usa las pistas para completar cada palabra en inglés. Sin calificar — repite las veces que quieras.
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The essentials of this lesson, summarized.
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Key terms to remember.
used to say something is possible
podría, quizásthe place where someone lives
casa, hogara social gathering, often to celebrate
fiestato move toward the speaker or a place
venirto have information about something
saber, conocerafter the expected time
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Tap the words in the correct order to form the sentence. Ungraded — repeat as many times as you like.
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Tap the correct verb form to complete each sentence. The other options are conjugations from other tenses — on purpose, so you learn to tell them apart.
This might not but let's try
You could asking your manager
It could a few hours to finish
This could a good opportunity
Maybe you could her instead of texting
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Listen to the full dialogue with the speaker buttons first, then fill in the missing words from this lesson's real conversation. Ungraded — repeat as many times as you like.
Sarah? She's
She might be in She could also be running late from work.
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You need at least 80% to unlock the next lesson. You can retake it as many times as you want — your best score is saved.
1. Choose the equivalent of: "This might not work, but let's try."
2. What does this mean: "It could take a few hours to finish."?
3. Select the correct match for: "You could try asking your manager."
4. What does this mean: "Maybe you could call her instead of texting."?
5. "Students may leave early on Fridays." — which one is correct?
6. What does this mean: "May I use your phone, please?"?
7. "This could be a good opportunity." — which one is correct?
8. Which option matches: "We might go to the party tonight."?
9. "I could be wrong, but I think it's true." — which one is correct?
10. Select the correct match for: "The plan might change if the weather is bad."
Review — Lesson 32 What matches: "She has finished her homework."?
Review — Lesson 32 What matches: "We haven't decided yet."?
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You now express uncertainty with might/could/may. Next lesson: the Second Conditional, for hypothetical situations.
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Practice this lesson's vocabulary with a word search and flashcards. Ungraded — play as many times as you like.
Tap the first and last letter of a hidden word to find it. Los términos de varias palabras van sin espacios en el tablero (ej. "give up" aparece como GIVEUP).
Elige la respuesta correcta. Si aciertas, la tarjeta queda lista por hoy; si fallas, vuelve a aparecer pronto para reforzarla. Tu progreso se guarda en este dispositivo.