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Lesson Plan July 10, 2026

Topic: Modal Verbs (2)

In this lesson we will learn about using modal verbs to talk about possibility and probability using could, might, may and willprobably.

Section A: May and Might

You use may and might to talk about something which is possible, but we are not sure about.

In the present

A: Have you seen David?
B: He might be in his room.
A: No, he isn’t. I’ve looked.
B: Well, he may be at the shopping mall then.

In the future

A: Have you got any plans for this evening?
B: I might go to the movies. Do you want to come?
A: No thanks. I may just stay home and have dinner.

The meaning of may and might in these sentences is the same.

Remember!

• For negatives, you add not or n’t to might (might not or mightn’t)

• For may, you only add not (may not)

Section B: Could and Will Probably

You can use could to talk about something you are not sure about in the present or future.

• Be quiet, please. The baby could be asleep.

• It could be too hot to go to the beach tomorrow.

• Could we save enough money to got on holiday next spring?

You use will probably when you are more sure about something.

• I’ve missed the last bus. I could get a taxi but I’ll probably just walk home instead.