Can / Could / May / Might

Front

What does 'can' express?

Back

Ability or possibility to do something.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'could' indicate?

Back

Past ability or a polite request.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'may' suggest?

Back

A possibility or permission.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What does 'might' imply?

Back

A weaker possibility than 'may'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Fill in the blank: Jack __________ come to the cinema with us, but he isn't sure.

Back

may not

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Fill in the blank: Oh, no! It __________ rain and I haven't got an umbrella with me.

Back

might

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Fill in the blank: __________ a doughnut, please? (request)

Back

Could I have

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Fill in the blank: The weather is terrible. The climbers may __________ lost.

Back

get

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

Front

Fill in the blank: A: Can I borrow your car for tonight? B: No, I'm afraid you __________.

Back

can't

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the difference between 'can' and 'may'?

Back

'Can' is used for ability, while 'may' is used for permission.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B