I Maɪt Tomorrow Find Modal Verb Bre Time

• he said he might come tomorrow.
• he might get there in time, but i can't be sure.
• i know vicky doesn't like the job, but i mightn't find it too bad.
• the pills might have helped him, if only he'd taken them regularly.

might

1. used as the past tense of may when reporting what somebody has said
• He said he might come tomorrow.
2. used when showing that something is or was possible
• He might get there in time, but I can't be sure.
• I know Vicky doesn't like the job, but I mightn't find it too bad.
• The pills might have helped him, if only he'd taken them regularly.
• He might say that now (= it is true that he does), but he can soon change his mind.
3. used to make a polite suggestion
• You might try calling the help desk.
• I thought we might go to the zoo on Saturday.
4. used to ask permission politely
• Might I use your phone?
• If I might just say something…
5. used to ask for information
• How might the plans be improved upon?
• And who might she be?
6. used to show that you are annoyed about something that somebody could do or could have done
• I think you might at least offer to help!
• Honestly, you might have told me!
7. used to say that you are not surprised by something
• I might have guessed it was you!
8. used to emphasize that an important point has been made
• ‘And where is the money coming from?’ ‘You might well ask!’
• He can speak three languages.
• She will try and visit tomorrow.
• You must find a job.
• You ought to stop smoking.
• I used to smoke but I gave up two years ago.
• Can I invite Mary?
• Should I have invited Mary?
9. if you are going to be punished for doing something wrong, whether it is a big or small thing, you may as well do the big thing