Fill in the blanks.
1She might ............... in the afternoon.
Wrong!
After a modal verb like might, use the base verb "arrive".
2We ............... time to watch a movie.
Wrong!
The negative form after a modal is "might not have".
3He might ............... late tonight.
Wrong!
Use "be working" after might to show a possible action in progress.
4Which sentence correctly uses may or might for possibility?
Wrong!
"She might arrive soon." correctly uses might for a future possibility.
5When ............... arrive?
Wrong!
In a question, the modal comes before the subject: "might the guests".
6She ............... quit her job.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "probably will" and "will probably" are natural positions for probably with will.
7She met you only once, so she definitely ............... recognize you.
Wrong!
The negative prediction is expressed with "won't".
8Which sentence correctly uses may or might for possibility?
Wrong!
"We may not be able to meet the deadline." correctly uses may not before be able to.
9I ............... help.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "certainly will" and "will certainly" are natural positions for certainly with will.
10They ............... arrived.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "might have already" and "might already have" can describe a possible past event.
11I ............... come.
Wrong!
Use "might not be able to" before a base verb.
12It ............... rain in the afternoon.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "may" and "might" can express possibility here.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- She might arrive in the afternoon.
- We might not have time to watch a movie.
- He might be working late tonight.
- Which sentence correctly uses may or might for possibility? — She might arrive soon.
- When might the guests arrive?
- She probably will / will probably quit her job.
- She met you only once, so she definitely won’t recognize you.
- Which sentence correctly uses may or might for possibility? — We may not be able to meet the deadline.
- I certainly will / will certainly help.
- They might have already / might already have arrived.
- I might not be able to come.
- It may / might rain in the afternoon.
