📝 Daily Practice
🎯 Lesson Goal
In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about real possibilities in the present and future. You will understand how to use modal verbs like ‘might’, ‘may’, ‘could’, and ‘can’ to discuss chances and give advice about real situations in everyday life.
🧠 Grammar Focus
We use modal verbs like might, may, could, and can to talk about real possibilities. These words help us say something is possible or likely. For example, you might be late if there is traffic. We often use these modals to give advice or talk about plans and chances in work, study, or travel. The structure is: subject + modal + base verb. Examples: She might come to the meeting tomorrow. I may finish my homework tonight. He could get a promotion this year. You can meet new friends at the course. We use these to focus on things that really can happen, not just dreams or sure facts.
📖 Short Reading
Anna is planning a weekend trip. She might visit the city museum because she likes history. But it may rain, so she could also stay home and read a book. Anna thinks she can take a bus, but it might be crowded on Saturday. She could also ask her friend if she wants to go together. Anna knows she may buy some souvenirs if she finds nice shops. She is excited because the trip has many real possibilities, and she is ready for any plan.
✏️ Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1. She ____ finish her work early today. (might / must / can)
2. We ____ go to the park if the weather is good. (could / was / must)
3. He ____ be late because the bus is slow. (may / must / did)
4. You ____ see the new movie this weekend. (can / will / must)
5. They ____ meet us at the restaurant after work. (might / are / have)
6. I ____ study more for the exam to get a better grade. (should / may / does)
7. She ____ buy a gift if she finds something nice. (could / is / did)
8. We ____ take the train, but it might be crowded. (can / will / must)
🔗 Exercise 2 – Matching
1. Might
2. Can
3. May
4. Could
5. Plan
6. Souvenir
✅ Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1. Which modal do we use to say something is possible but not sure?
2. Anna says, ‘I ____ finish my report tonight.’ What does she mean?
3. Which sentence talks about a real possibility for the future?
4. Choose the correct sentence to express ability.
5. What does ‘might’ show in a sentence?
6. If it rains, Anna ____ stay home.
📝 Writing Practice
1. Write about a time when you had many real possibilities to choose from. What did you do?
2. Describe a future plan and mention some things that might or could happen.
3. Explain how you can give advice using ‘might’ or ‘could’ to a friend.
📚 Key Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| possibility | something that can happen |
| might | shows something is possible |
| may | shows something is possible |
| could | shows something is possible or a choice |
| can | shows ability or possibility |
| likely | probably will happen |
| trip | a short travel |
| crowded | full of people |
| advice | a suggestion to help someone |
| souvenir | something to remember a place |
| plan | an idea about what to do |
🔎 Answer Key
- exercise_1_fill_blanks: 1.might 2.could 3.may 4.can 5.might 6.may 7.could 8.can
- exercise_2_matching: 1.Might – Possibility in the future 2.Can – Ability or real chance 3.May – Formal possibility 4.Could – Possible action or suggestion 5.Plan – An idea about what to do 6.Souvenir – A gift from a trip
- exercise_3_multiple_choice: 1.might 2.may 3.She could visit her friend tomorrow. 4.He can swim very fast. 5.A possibility 6.might
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