Can, may and might Can is mainly used to talk about theoretical possibility. We do not normally use can in affirmative clauses to talk about… Continue reading
Using may, might, can and could
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Can and could: interpersonal uses
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Logical possibility We often use can in questions and negatives to talk about the logical possibility that something is true or that something is happening.… Continue reading
Special uses of would, could and might
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The modal auxiliary verbs would, could and might can be used to make questions, suggestions and requests less direct and therefore more polite. I thought… Continue reading
Talking about possibility
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Can is used to talk about theoretical or general possibility. We do not usually use can to say that something will actually happen. This meaning… Continue reading
Talking about ability
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We can use can to talk about general ability. I can knit. I can sing. I can dance. I can play. I can run. We… Continue reading