May Might PossibilitySet 18

1If you go to the beach, but there are no life guards, what will happen?
2I think in 50 years, people ..... in other planets.
3I'm not really sure where Beverly is. She ..... in the living room, or perhaps she's in the backyard.
4My project is almost done. I ..... be able to help you.
5Sam ..... come for dinner tonight because he has to work late.
6I ..... Viana to my birthday party. Do you think it is a good idea?
7We ..... be millonaries one day
8True or False:The sentence 'They might not want to play outside' means it is impossible for them to want to play outside.
9They are late. They ..... or perhaps they overslept.
10It's possible that Simon will win the competition.
11I think he ..... come to the party but I'm not sure.
12The car was going 10 miles over the speed limit. He ..... have had an emergency.
13Which sentence correctly fixes the common error in 'You might could get a better score if you study'?
14Which modal do you use to express probability?
15We use May, Might,Could to express posiblity.
16I think it ..... rain today.
17You ..... have an accident. I don't think it's wise to take the risk.
18A: 'The phone is ringing. Who do you think it is?' B: 'I don't know, but it ..... Vicky'.
19We use the modal verbs may, ..... and could + base form of a verb when we think ..... that something is true.
20There is a chance that lightning ..... have started the wildfire.
21Choose the best modal verb to complete each sentence.We ..... have a new classmate next week.
22True or False:'May' can be used to express a certain action.
23Heavy workloads ..... lead to burnout if employees don't take breaks.
24The exam ..... be easy. You never know.
25We use ..... to express possibility in the negative form.
26In the phrase "She might go to the party," what does the modal verb "might" indicate?
27You seem very familiar. Perhaps we've met before.
28It ..... be a snake, I'm not sure.
29I ..... abroad in July. Would you like to come with me?
30Complete the sentence. I am very fat. I think if I do morning exercise regularly, I ..... weight.
31Peter ..... exercise today. He's tired
32Which of the following sentences uses a modal verb to express possibility in the present or future?
33We use may, might, must, could, may not and mightn't when there is 50% of possibility that something is true or not.
34Look! That girl ..... Bill's sister. She looks similar, so it's possible that it is her!
35Ben and Rochelle have worked together for three years. They ..... be friends.
36This song is so cool! I'm definitely / might going to download it tonight!
37(Modals of Possibility)It's possible that Mike ..... come to the class. He told me he's sick.
38Choose the best answer (A, B, C OR D) to complete each sentence: In the future, we ..... go on holiday on a beach, but we ..... travel to the moon.
39Which is the degree of certainty of the modal could
40Ahmet ..... be at the meeting, but he's not sure yet.
41Modals are used in suggesting or expressing ideas such as .....
42These foods ..... be used for evacuation.
43Complete each sentence with the correct modal auxiliary. Use the verb in parentheses with the meaning indicated after the sentence. "The seedlings ..... (require) more sunlight. (possibility)"
44What is used in the result clause of a weakened condition or result sentence?
45Identify the sentence that correctly uses a helping verb to express possibility.
46There is a fifty-fifty chance that she will be on time for her English class tomorrow.
47Phil isn't in this room, but he ..... be in his bedroom.
48"There could be a bus strike tomorrow."This sentence expresses:
49Select the appropriate modal: You ..... (might, must, could) want to check your answers.
50Modal verbsShe ..... become the youngest pro soccer player ever.
51Which of these sentences expresses the speaker is not certain about the situation?
52..... his soul rest in peace!
53Choose the correct option in italics5. A:The weather's not looking very good now.B:You're right. I think it can/ might rain later.
54I ..... (might/should) go to the doctor if my cold gets worse.
55A:Do we need to buy any ingredients for this recipe?B:Maybe. We ..... have enough garlic. Can you check?
56A' Jack I'm sorry but I ..... (come) to your party on Saturday. B 'Why not?'A 'I might stay at my grandparents that weekend.'
57It might rain. We'd better ..... an umbrella.
58May, might, could, can are .....
59Modal use to express POSSIBILITY to request permission
60She doesn't get high marks in the examination, so she ..... be happy.
61'He doesn't care about us.' 'I ..... because he never calls.'