Modal Verbs for Possibility worksheet
may / might / could
The rule
may / might / could = possible (not certain) | might have + pp = past possibility
4 exercises · 40 questions · answer key on the last page
What is on the sheet
1
Choose might, may or could
EasyChoose the best modal for possibility.
She ___ be at the library. (uncertain)
2
Possibility vs Certainty
MediumChoose the modal matching the certainty level.
He's late again. He ___ have missed bus. (possible)
3
Write might / may / could + verb
HardWrite the possibility phrase.
Not sure about tomorrow: I ___ (come).
4
Choose the correct interpretation
HarderWhat does the sentence mean?
'She might be at work.' This means:
Using this in class
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