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CAN,COULD,MAY,MIGHT

The text outlines the various uses of the modal verbs "can," "could," "may," and "might" in the English language, providing specific examples for each context. "Can" is used for making requests, suggestions, expressing ability, and granting permission.

CAN,COULD,MAY,MIGHT

CAN,COULD,MAY,MIGHT

MAY

MAY-FOR FORMAL PERMISSION

May he ask a question?

May I make a suggestion?

May I come in?

MAY-TO SUGGEST A POSSIBILITY

He may agree with you.

They may be late.

It may rain this evening.

COULD

COULD-FOR POSSIBILITY

Could this really be true?

You could go to the hairdresser tomorrow.

This holiday could be really good.

COULD-FOR PERMISSION(polite)

Could you repeat that again?

You could sit here if you like.

Could I have another coffee?

COULD-PAST ABILITY

I could see that Danny was angry.

We could see the ocean from our hotel room.

I could run ten kilometres when I was younger.

MIGHT

MIGHT-FOR POSSIBILITY

Peter might come to the party.

It might be bad weather tomorrow.

The electrician might be finished by tomorrow.

CAN

CAN-FOR REQUESTSS OR SUGGESTIONS

You can go wherever you like.

Can I have the bill?

Can we have more coffee?

CAN FOR PERMISSION

Can I play some music?

Can we leave now?

Can I sit here?

CAN FOR ABILITY
EXAMPLES

Can you speak English?

She can't sing.

I can dance Tango.