English Modal Verbs - May, Might, Could, Can - Talking About Possibilities

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Part one: Possibility in present or future 0:34; Part two: General and specific possibility 3:58; Part three: Possibility in the past 7:55; Part four: Past possibility - could have 9:59

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@@huyenngoc7214 Could có thể dùng cho 2 trường hợp khả năng trong quá khứ: 1. mình biết là nó xảy ra như nào và 2. mình chỉ đoán chứ việc đó nhưng thực tế không biết rõ nó đã xảy ra như vậy k. nên em thấy cái ví dụ thứ 2 đó là trường hợp không biết nó xảy ra thực sự vậy không, ng nói đoán là khả năng anh ấy đã trễ tàu.

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[@TheLineageEVO]

Could is also the past tense of semi-modal 'can'. I could speak French when I was little. I can't do that now. It's about ability and in this case 'could' is used as a past version of 'can'. It's obviously for students but not generally, I think it would have been better if the lesson had had the explanation from this point of view. All in English depends on context, especially the meaning of modal verbs. But It's still the best explanation ever!

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Thanks for the comment, and it's a good point, but in my experience, students get confused when you talk about modal verbs having past forms. 'Could' can be a past tense of 'can', but only in specific situations. I think it's better to focus on the meaning you're trying to express and choose the appropriate modal verb, but different perspectives can work for different people :)

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Great video, but for the use of "could not" and "could not have" ? Thanks

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The only thing I would distinguish is that "could" and "might" might have different meanings - for example, "They could be brothers; they look so alike!" (they COULD be, but I know they aren't) or "They might be brothers; they look so alike!" (I think they really might be).

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10:53 There are two kinds of possibilities in the past. *One* - you don't know what happened and you're making a guess. *Two* - you know what happened and you're talking about a possibility which didn't occur. Ok. I get it with *modal verbs* but which *conditional* should I use in order to show *the first one?* As I know the third conditional tells about the second one. "If she had passed her exams that day, she would have a lot of money now." - Mixed of the third and the second (Unreal) (We know she didn't pass her exams) "If she passed her exams that day, she has a lot of money now." (real - past - present) - different meaning (We don't know whether she passed her exams or not). It doesn't fit to any of conditionals: zero, first, second, third, mixed. Some more examples: If they met each other, they probably got married. (past - past) If he was with her that night we went away, I will definitely kill him when I see him again. (past - future) If she didn't choose this way, we won't meet her when we get there. (past - future) If she chose the other way, she may have met wolves. (past - past) If he stole the money, he will leave the country soon. (past - future)

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[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Glad you enjoyed the lesson. Good question, when you use 'can' this means she has the ability to, because we can have the ability to have certain emotions. When you use 'might' or 'may' this means it's a general possibility outside of the person. When you say 'It can't be wet in the winter' this means there is one specific situation and reason why the place doesn't have the ability to be wet. It's not a general idea. Hope that helps!

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it takes 2 mos for me ..how to use the (could,migth,should,would, have+past participle) past possibilities..in the past correctly ..infact lot of learners always get confused about them. aND LOT OF VEDEOS WHICH TALKING ONLY ABOUT THE UNREAL SITWATION AND THEY NOT INCLUDED THE POSSIBILITIES. therefore as we want to use them possibilites in the past which. we can confused constantly. coz we only just know the unreal situation .and not the possibilities. I WANT TO SAY .WHICH TO ALL LEARNERS, THAT DON'T STOP TRIYING TO TEACH OURSELVES IN ENGLISH. NO ONE ELSE COULD HELP US. BUT ONLY OURSELVES . THANK U FOR THIS VEDEO. ITS BEEN 2MOS SINCE I BEGAN STUDIYING ENGLISH .BY MYSELF. ..FROM ZERO TO INTERMIDIATE.

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[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Glad you liked it! We have many more modal verbs lessons on our website: www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/?s=modal+verbs.

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Thanks for your video.They could be brothers they look so alike!.If it is very sure can we use 'must ' instead of 'could '

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It can be very wet here in the winter, ,it means sometimes wet and sometimes is not ,, it's like a continual action.

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It means that the climate you are in has the ability to be wet at times. So yes, you've got the right idea.

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“The rain might have stopped by now.” (pls clear my doubts about this sentence) I understood it like, I am at home, someone said to me at present that rain possibly is gone now. Or it means that, Rain could have stopped by now if something special had happened to it.

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Thank you for the lesson,it'very helpful. You've mentioned about" may be" and "maybe",can you give some examples,please?

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Thanks for watching! Some examples: 1) It may be cold outside later. (Use after a pronoun) 2) Maybe she will come with us to the movies. (Use at the beginning of a sentence or as an answer)

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Glad you enjoyed the lesson, Salim. We have some other modal verbs lessons you might also enjoy: www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/?s=modal verbs.

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They look alike, they COULD BE brothers They look alike, they MIGHT BE brothers. I don't know where my keys are. They COULD (MIGHT) be in the car. Great❤

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For past general possiblity we use 'might ' .

[@АндрійОгиря-н4э]

3.39-3.48 I didn`t understand why it isn`t possible to use could in these sentenses. Will you explain, please? And what about explaining the use of can, could, may and might in the codidionals? It would be useful to many people, I suppose.

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Thank you The modals have become clearer now , I have a question -> you could have been more understanding, is that 3rd meaning of could have, because it’s a suggesting alternative past action , tell me please I’ve been confused by this phrase for long time, if could have doesn’t have a third meaning and if it is one of the ones that you have explained in this lesson then tell me which one

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Good question, Muhamad! 'Could have' in your example is used to criticise another person. We have a video coming out soon about 'would have', 'should have' and 'could have' which will go into more detail. Keep checking back!

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Perfect video However I wish you had talked about also WILL in the future probability/possibility in this video

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Thanks for watching, Didi! Glad you enjoyed the lesson. We have another lesson talking about 'will', you can see it here: www.oxfordonlineenglish.com/will-would-might.

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I am a working professional and generally I ask for help by saying "Can you please help?" I am asking help for specific work. Is this the right use of can?

[@Oxfordonlineenglish1]

Yes, that's fine!

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It s right but it s the less polite form to demand help, it can sound a bit rude It s better to use could or may or indirect questions

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sir can you give us more exercices because i don t understand without, it and thanx for your lesson

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