Can, may and might Can is mainly used to talk about theoretical possibility. We do not normally use can in affirmative clauses to talk about… Continue reading
Special uses of would, could and might
The modal auxiliary verbs would, could and might can be used to make questions, suggestions and requests less direct and therefore more polite. I thought… Continue reading
May / might + have + past participle
The structure may / might + perfect infinitive is used to talk about the possibility that something happened in the past. It could also be… Continue reading
Talking about possibility
Can is used to talk about theoretical or general possibility. We do not usually use can to say that something will actually happen. This meaning… Continue reading
Uses of May and Might
Permission May is used to express permission. May not is used to deny permission. May I come in, sir? Yes, you may. May I go… Continue reading