Might: Use Positive Negative Possibility come a little late.” not come today.” “She “She Conditional I hard, I might pass.” I don't hard, I might not do “If “If (may) well.” Desire/request I have a glass of water? NONE “Might Must: Use Positive Negative be the right be the right address.” Certainty “That must “This must not answer!” have shoes to don't Necessity “You must Changes to 'have to' “You have to → enter.” wear must come to the mustn't spoil your appetite.” “You “You party!” NONE must not talk to strangers.” “You
Might: Use Positive Negative Possibility “She come a little late.” “She not come today.” Conditional (may) “If I hard, I might pass.” “If I don't hard, I might not do well.” Desire/request “Might I have a glass of water? NONE Must: Use Positive Negative Certainty “That must be the right answer!” “This must not be the right address.” Necessity “You must have shoes to enter.” Changes to 'have to' → “You don't have to wear “You must come to the party!” “You mustn't spoil your appetite.” NONE “You must not talk to strangers.”
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