Ability or Probability?
Fill in the blank: "Look at all that plastic in the river. The fish (can / might) die"
Might
You are talking to your best friend. Ask to borrow their reusable cloth bag.
"Can I borrow your reusable bag?"
Find and fix the error: "Single-use plastic cups could to be banned".
Remove the word "to" -> "Single-use plastic cups could be banned".
Look at the clue and make a deduction: "There are thick black clouds of smoke over the local factory. They (can / might) be burning plastic waste".
Might / May
You are talking to your Science Teacher. Ask them to explain the "Greenhouse Effect" again.
"Could / May I ask you to explain the Greenhouse Effect again?"
Find and fix the error: "Rare animals like the Saola can find in the national park".
Add the 'be' verb -> "Rare animals like the Saola can be found in the national park." (Passive voice omission).
Translate this warning to English without falling into the L1 trap: "Biến đổi khí hậu có thể làm băng tan ở hai cực".
Climate change might / may / could melt the ice at the poles.
You are in the Principal's Office. Ask for permission to organize a "School Clean-up Day" on Sunday.
" Could / May we get permission to organize a School Clean- 103 up Day?" (Using "Can" loses points!)
Find and fix the error: "Illegal hunting might stopped by the local government".
Add the 'be' verb -> "Illegal hunting might be stopped by the local government".