“What about dinner?”
The words you are given
- pizza
- some
- order
- tonight
- might
- should
- We
The order that works
We might order some pizza tonight.
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Modal verb: might + base verb
"Might" expresses uncertain possibility. It takes the base form and adverbs usually come between might and the verb.
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The pattern
might + base verb: They might ARRIVE (not "might arriving").
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Word order shown is Reach120’s reading of standard English usage for this sentence. ETS does not publish a correct/incorrect judgement for individual items, and this is not an official score.
“It looks like rain.”
The words you are given
- need
- an
- could
- We
- later today
- umbrella
- might
The order that works
We might need an umbrella later today.
“The weather is unpredictable.”
The words you are given
- might
- bring
- want to
- tomorrow
- jacket
- You
- a warm
- should
The order that works
You might want to bring a warm jacket tomorrow.
“I am worried about the presentation.”
The words you are given
- might
- after practicing
- should
- several
- feel
- You
- more times
- better
The order that works
You might feel better after practicing several more times.
“I am bored this weekend.”
The words you are given
- the new
- visiting
- enjoy
- nearby
- should
- You
- botanical garden
- might
The order that works
You might enjoy visiting the new botanical garden nearby.
“The house needs repairs.”
The words you are given
- should
- roof
- eventually
- They
- might
- to replace
- need
- the entire
The order that works
They might eventually need to replace the entire roof.
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