Modal Verb Might
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Explanation
We use might to talk about:
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possibility (when something could happen, but we are not sure)
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polite suggestions or complaints (to sound soft or gentle)
It is often used when we are less certain or when we want to speak politely.
Possibility (Something that could happen)
Use might when something is possible, but not certain.
It’s often used when we guess about the present or the future.
Examples:
It might rain tomorrow.
She might be at the library now.
We might go to the park this afternoon.
He might not come to the meeting.
They might move to another city next year.
Polite Suggestions or Gentle Complaints
Use might to make a polite request or to show light criticism.
Examples:
You might try calling her again later. (polite suggestion)
You might help me with these bags! (gentle complaint)
He might say thank you once in a while. (mild criticism)
Past Possibility (Something that could have happened but didn’t)
Use might have + past participle to talk about something that was possible in the past, but didn’t happen.
Examples:
She might have missed the bus.
He might have forgotten his keys.
You might have told me earlier! (you didn’t tell me, and I’m a bit annoyed)
Structure
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Sentence Type |
Structure |
Example |
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Affirmative |
Subject + might + verb |
You might feel tired after the trip. |
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Negative |
Subject + might not + verb |
He might not come today. |
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Question |
Might + subject + verb? |
Might I ask you a question? |
Tense Note
Might can be used for the present, future, or to talk about past possibilities with might have + verb.
It does not change for different people (I, you, he, she, etc.).
Examples:
I might travel next month.
They might have seen that movie before.
