How to use Modal verbs

[Vetty]

Hi

I am the new comer to this forum. Hope to get a great support from you.

I have a big confusion in using modal verbs.

1. Where to use May and Might ? What is the difference between them ?

2. Where to use Will and Would ? What is the difference between them ?

3. Where to use Shall and Should ? What is the difference between them ?

4. Where to use Can and Could ? What is the difference between them ?

It would be great if i got the explanations with examples

Thanks in Advance,
Vetty

[Hi_there_Carl]

This should help you: ENGLISH PAGE - Modal Verb Tutorial

[Vetty]

Yes I go through that tutorial

But still i am not so clear using these verbs

For eg:

1. The members of the organization agree that I may join it.
The members of the organization agreed that I might join it.

2. It may rain.
It might rain.

Can you please tell me the difference between May and Might for the above examples ?

[Tdol]

It may rain - good or reasonable chance of rain
It might rain- possible, but less likely

[RonBee]

1. The members of the organization agree that I may join it. --You have permission to join.
2. The members of the organization agreed that I might join it. --There is a possibility that you will join.

~R

[Vetty]

Great

Before I got these explanations, I thought that "Might" is the past tense of "May", just like "Could" is the past tense of "Can".

Now I think I understand better.

Thanks

[RonBee]

Originally Posted by Vetty

Great

Before I got these explanations, I thought that "Might" is the past tense of "May", just like "Could" is the past tense of "Can".

Now I think I understand better.

Thanks

You're welcome.

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