Might
Which idea does this sentence express?
This box is really heavy. You might at least help me carry it!
annoyance
Which idea does this sentence express?
It can store up to 70,000 separate images, although I guess I’m hardly likely to take that many photos!
theoretical possibility
Create a context for the sentence
Guess the word in the following collocation:
h_____y likely
hardly likely
Respond to this prompt:
‘You seem annoyed with me.’
‘Well, I do think you might have …’
e.g. paid for some of the meal.
Which idea does this sentence express?
I wish you’d drive more carefully. You might have had an accident back there.
past possibility (but did not happen)
Which idea does this sentence express?
You can be really irritating sometimes! I’d say there’s every likelihood the boss is going to fire you!
criticism
Create a context for the sentence
Guess the word in the following collocation:
every li____od
every likelihood
Respond to this prompt:
‘I think it’s highly likely we’ll be late for the film.’
‘I guess we may as well …’
e.g. go home, then.
Which idea does this sentence express?
I do hope they’re OK. They might have taken a wrong turning.
past possibility
Which idea does this sentence express?
Can you take my calls this afternoon? It’s highly likely I’ll be in a meeting till 5 pm.
request
Create a context for this sentence
Guess the word in the following collocation:
h____y likely
highly likely
Respond to this prompt:
‘That game looks really dangerous.’
‘Yeah, I think there’s a real possibility that someone could …’
e.g. be badly injured.
Which idea does this sentence express?
I might be home a bit later tonight. I’ve got a meeting at five.
future possibility
Which idea does this sentence express?
I can’t do it – I’m not tall enough. And there’s a distinct possibility that the whole thing is going to tip over!
inability
Create a context for the sentence
Guess the word in the following collocation:
di____t possibility
distinct possibility
Respond to this prompt:
‘Karen’s not answering her phone!’
‘She may have …’
left it at home.
Which idea does this sentence express?
Put the TV on – there might be something good on.
present possibility
Which idea does this sentence express?
No, you can’t! 1 am is far too late, and there’ll be little chance of finding a taxi.
prohibition
Create a context for the sentence
Guess the word in the following collocation:
l___e chance
little chance
Respond to this prompt:
‘Steve’s just bought a really expensive car.’
‘He might have an expensive car, but …’
e.g. he still doesn’t have a license.