 Re: can, could, may, might
According to Oxford,
MAY/MIGHT for something possibly true or an uncertain prediction or intention. MAY is stronger than MIGHT.
EX: You may/might get stucked in traffic if you don't go early.
CAN/COULD for possible future actions.
=> CAN = stronger possibility
=> COULD = distant possibility
EX: We can/could have a party (suggestion)
EX: We may/might have a party (uncertain intention)
FOR UNCERTAIN PREDICTION about the future, use may/might/could NOT can.
CAN as generally possible
EX: Smoking can damage your health.
POSSIBILITY into the past
EX: May have missed the train (perhaps) ( 35%)
EX: The train might have been delayed (perhaps) 30%
EX: The letter could have got lost in the post (it is possible 50%) |