might-could

[johnnn]

Hello,

Normally we use 'might, could' for now and future.But, what about if clause?

For example,

- If the president doesn’t come to the meeting, we may cancel it. (It is correct)
- If the president didn't come to the meeting, we might/could cancel it. (It is correct)
But,

- If the president doesn’t come to the meeting, we could cancel it (Is it correct?)
- If the president doesn’t come to the meeting, we might cancel it (Is it correct?)

Thank you....

[JohnParis]

- If the president doesn’t come to the meeting, we may cancel it. (It is correct) Yes

- If the president didn't come to the meeting, we might/could cancel it. (It is not correct).

- If the president doesn’t come to the meeting, we could cancel it (Is it correct?) Yes
- If the president doesn’t come to the meeting, we might cancel it (Is it correct?) Yes

[5jj]

- If the president didn't come to the meeting, we might/could cancel it.

This is a possible sentence, though with reference to a regular meeting rather than one specific one:

We have a regular neeting of heads of government agencies every Tuesday. Some people think it's unnecessary, but we have to go, because the President often attends, - If the president didn't come to the meeting, we might/could cancel it.

[johnnn]

But what about the other way?

-If they could spend the weekend here next month, right now I will go away of here.

-If they could spend the weekend here next month, I go away of here.

[johnnn]

Is there anyone who hears my voice? :D

[bhaisahab]

But what about the other way?

-If they could spend the weekend here next month, right now I will go away of here.

-If they could spend the weekend here next month, I go away of here.

Both are incorrect, but it's nothing to do with "could" or "next month".

[johnnn]

What I mean is:Could normally refers probability for future on now and I want to learn that if we can use the sentence or not above.


If + subject+ could/might + verb + O, Subject+ will, can, simple present+ verb+ Object