Possibility (may/might/could) Exercises PDFSet 1: May vs Might: Present and Future Possibility
20 questions·12 min·Answers included·Explanations included
Preview: Questions
Fill in the blank with the correct option.
1.Take an umbrella. It ___ rain later.
a) willb) mightc) isd) must
2.She isn't answering her phone. She ___ be busy.
a) mayb) willc) isd) has
3.I'm not sure about tomorrow. I ___ go to the cinema or I ___ stay at home.
a) might, mightb) will, willc) can, cand) shall, shall
4.Don't wait for Tom. He ___ not come to the party tonight.
a) willb) canc) mightd) shall
5.The sky is getting dark. It ___ snow this afternoon.
a) mustb) canc) doesd) may
... and 15 more questions in the PDF
Preview: Answers
1.might
2.may
3.might, might
4.might
5.may
... and 15 more answers in the PDF
Preview: Explanations
1."might"(b)
Use 'might' + base verb to say something is possible in the future. 'Will' means you are certain, but here we are not sure.
2."may"(a)
Use 'may' + base verb to express a present possibility. We don't know for sure if she is busy — it's just a guess.
3."might, might"(a)
'Might' shows that both options are possible but nothing is decided. 'Will' would mean you have already decided.
4."might"(c)
Use 'might not' to say it is possible that something will not happen. It is less certain than 'will not'.
5."may"(d)
'May' + base verb expresses a future possibility. There are signs that suggest snow, but we are not certain.
... and 15 more explanations in the PDF
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