MIGHT & COULD uses and characteristics.pptx

Usos de Might y Could

1. MIGHT & COULD MODAL VERBS FOR Abilities Permission Offer things Give advice possibilities

2. ACTIONS in: PAST: I  could  lift up to 100 kilograms in my glory days. PRESENT: I  could  figure it out myself. FUTURE: I could go to the movies next weekend COULD OFFER THINGS, REQUESTS or PERMISSION Could you sign my book? Could I leave sooner today? Could  I hold your coat for you?

3. GIVING or ASKING PERMISSION You could make a phone call.  He could leave the class. POSSIBILITIES ( past ) She  could  be on her way. GIVING ADVICE ( express disaproval – the action is already done-) You  could  be more careful to avoid dropping your phone .

4. POSSIBILITIES He is crying. He  might  be hungry. MIGHT PERMISSION ( extremely polite ) Might  I ask a question? POSSIBILITIES ( present and future ) She  might  be on her way. REQUEST ( extremely polite ) Might  I leave sooner today? GIVING ADVICE (uses « want ») You might want to keep your voice down