She might come to the party.
- Language
- English
- Level
- B2
- Unit
- Modal Verbs
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Modal verbs for possibility are special verbs in English (like might, may, could) that you use to say something is possible, but not certain.
When to use it
Use these modal verbs when you want to talk about things that are possible, but you are not sure if they will happen. They help you express uncertainty or guess about the present or future.
Key forms
- might + base verb (e.g., might go)
- may + base verb (e.g., may be)
- could + base verb (e.g., could happen)
Examples
It may rain later.
You could win the game.
They might be at home.
Tips
- After might, may, or could, always use the base form of the verb (no 'to').
- Don't use 's' for third person (e.g., He may goes is wrong; say He may go).
- Do not use 'do/does' with modal verbs.
Exceptions and edge cases
- For the past, use 'might have', 'may have', or 'could have' + past participle (e.g., She might have left).
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