Might:
Did you know there is a number of ways to use the modal verb ‘might’?
Let’s see…
Might (may): used especially when reporting what someone has said, thought, asked etc.
For example:
I brought him some sandwiches because I thought he might be hungry.
Very politely the little boy asked if he might have another piece of cake (he said "May I have another piece of cake, please?".
Might (possibility): used to express the possibility that something will happen or be done, or that something is true although not very likely.
For example:
I might come and visit you in America next year, if I can save enough money.
Do not go any closer - it might be dangerous/it might not be safe.
Might (permission): (UK formal) used as a more polite form of may when asking for permission.
For example:
Might I ask a question?
I wonder if I might have a quick look at your newspaper.
Might (suggestion): used to make a suggestion or suggest a possibility in a polite way.
For example:
You might like to try a little more basil in the sauce next time.
I thought you might like to join me for dinner.
Might (should): used to suggest, especially angrily, what someone should do to be pleasant, correct, polite, etc.
For example:
You might at least try to look like you are enjoying yourself!
"I have asked the boss to dinner tonight." "Well, you might have warned me!"
Might (introduce) used to introduce a statement which is very different from the statement you really want to make, in order to compare the two.
For example:
Leeds might be an excellent team, but today they played appallingly.
He might be a brilliant student; however, he did not achieve a good score in IELTS.
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