Possibility: might
We use
might (
not)
+
infinitive to say that something now or in the future is possible.
- It might rain tomorrow.
(= It's possible that it will rain tomorrow.)
- I might not be at work tomorrow.
(= It's possible that I will not be at work tomorrow.)
- Bob might be at the station.
(= It's possible that Bob is at the station.)
Might is a modal verb.
For more information about might see the Grammar
Reference.
1. Sentence completion.
Complete the sentences with the infinitives below.
2. Possibilities.
Write might and an infinitive in the spaces
to complete the sentences.
Use the present continuous to talk about present
activities in progress and to talk about temporary situations in the
present.
- Mary's having lunch.
- Jon's staying with friends at the
moment.
Use might (not)
+ be + -ing to speculate about these activities and temporary situations.
- Mary might be having lunch.
(= It's possible that Mary is having lunch.)
- Jon might be staying with friends at
the moment.
(= It's possible that Jon's staying with friends
at the moment.)
3. Sentence matching.
Match each sentence on the left with a sentence on the right to make
short conversations.
4. Can you remember?
Here are the dialogues from the previous exercise again. Write in the missing words.
See the missing verbs if you need help.
studying
listening
having
working
staying
telling
waiting