Expressing Possibility

1. Present and Future Possibilities

The modal verb “might” suggests that something could happen or is possible (but not certain). It’s commonly used for current or future situations.

Sentence Structures

1. Subject + might + base verbExample: She might go to the park later. 
2. Subject + might not + base verbExample: He might not attend the meeting. 

Dialogue Examples

• Dialogue 1:
  Friend: Do you think it will rain today?
  You: It might rain later this afternoon.
• Dialogue 2:
  Friend: Will Sarah call back soon?
  You: She might call us in a few hours.
• Dialogue 3:
  Friend: Will there be food at the event?
  You: They might provide snacks and drinks.
• Dialogue 4:
  Friend: Are you going on vacation this year?
  You: I might go if I save enough money.
• Dialogue 5:
  Colleague: Is the movie worth watching?
  You: It might be interesting—the reviews are good.

2. Showing Uncertainty

Besides possibility, “might” is also used to express uncertainty or to speculate about events. It’s often paired with phrases like “I’m not sure” or “there’s a chance.”

Sentence Structures

1. Subject + might + base verb + uncertain phraseExample: I might come, but I’m not sure. 
2. There’s a chance + subject + might + base verbExample: There’s a chance it might rain. 

Dialogue Examples

• Dialogue 1:
  Friend: Do you think it’ll be sunny tomorrow?
  You: I’m not sure—it might be cloudy.
• Dialogue 2:
  Colleague: Will this project be done soon?
  You: There’s a chance it might take longer than expected.
• Dialogue 3:
  Friend: Will you text me when you arrive?
  You: It’s possible, but I might forget if I’m too busy.
• Dialogue 4:
  Friend: Do you want pizza tonight?
  You: I might, but I’m not certain yet.
• Dialogue 5:
  Friend: Are you traveling next year?
  You: There’s a chance I might go abroad, but it’s uncertain.

3. Past Possibilities with “Might Have”

Use “might have” to speculate about events that could have happened in the past but remain uncertain. This form is similar to “could have” or “may have.”

Sentence Structures

1. Subject + might have + past participleExample: She might have forgotten her keys. 
2. Subject + might not have + past participleExample: He might not have seen the email. 

Dialogue Examples

• Dialogue 1:
  Friend: Did you get my message?
  You: I might have missed it—I’ll check again.
• Dialogue 2:
  Friend: Why is his car damaged?
  You: He might have had an accident.
• Dialogue 3:
  Colleague: Why wasn’t Sarah at the meeting?
  You: She may have forgotten about it.
• Dialogue 4:
  Friend: Why were they late?
  You: They might have missed the bus.
• Dialogue 5:
  Colleague: Why didn’t the file save?
  You: The system could have crashed.

4. Examples of “Might”:

1. She might go to the park later.
2. He might not attend the meeting.
3. I might come, but I’m not sure.
4. There’s a chance it might rain tomorrow.
5. It might be cloudy later.
6. She might call us in a few hours.
7. They might provide snacks at the event.
8. I might go on vacation if I save enough money.
9. It might appear in some questions on the test.
10. He might enjoy that new toy.
11. I might forget to bring my umbrella.
12. They might take longer than expected.
13. She might have missed the bus this morning.
14. The system might have crashed during the update.
15. He might have forgotten his keys at home.