Rachel Adams
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Hello.
I am using the book ''Understanding English Grammar'' by Betty Azar. It says less than 50% certainty is expressed in the following examples.''Where is John?'' He might be at the library.'' ''He may be at the library.'' The book gives another example with ''could''. ''Where is John?'' ''He could be at home.'' With again less than 50 % certainty. But in Practical English Usage I read that ''Might and could are less definite or more hesitant than may, suggesting a smaller chance. What do you think about it?
I am using the book ''Understanding English Grammar'' by Betty Azar. It says less than 50% certainty is expressed in the following examples.''Where is John?'' He might be at the library.'' ''He may be at the library.'' The book gives another example with ''could''. ''Where is John?'' ''He could be at home.'' With again less than 50 % certainty. But in Practical English Usage I read that ''Might and could are less definite or more hesitant than may, suggesting a smaller chance. What do you think about it?
