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Old 14-Jul-2006, 03:58
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Default Re: The differences between may be, might be, and could be

In conversation, if you said "could have", I would assume that you had the qualifications to enter the program.

If you said "may have" or "might have", I would assume you were thinking about entering the program, but not that you were completely qualified.

Another could explain it better (is capable of explaining it better - more definate).

Another may/might be able to explain it better (less definate)

I could fly that airplane. (you would ride in the airplane with me)

I may be able to fly that airplane. (you should ask more questions before you ride in the airplane with me)

Hope that helped...
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