Predictions with may, might and could
English Grade 6 (Top Goal 3) · Unit 6: Environments · Lesson 3 · Term 2
Also known as: Predictions with may might could
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Lesson questions (14)
- It ____ be dark in the cave.
Answer: may - We ____ get lost in the fog.
Answer: could - We might ____ a map.
Answer: need - After may, might and could we use ____.
Answer: the base form of the verb - It ____ rain later, so take an umbrella.
Answer: might - "May" and "might" show that something is ____.
Answer: possible - The storm ____ come tonight. We're not sure.
Answer: may - She might not ____ to the castle.
Answer: come - Be careful! You ____ fall.
Answer: could - They ____ be at the bridge now. I'm not sure.
Answer: might - Choose the correct sentence.
Answer: It may snow tomorrow. - The negative of "might" is ____.
Answer: might not - The path ____ be dangerous in the dark.
Answer: could - I ____ go hiking on Saturday, but I'm not sure yet.
Answer: may
About this lesson
“Predictions with may, might and could” is from English Grade 6 (Top Goal 3) (Unit 6: Environments) and has 14 questions with answers. Sample questions: “It ____ be dark in the cave.” and “We ____ get lost in the fog.”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: may · could · need · the base form of the verb · might · possible · come · It may snow tomorrow. · might not
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
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Questions about this lesson
When do we use may, might and could?
For possibility: It may be dark in the cave.
What comes after them?
After may, might and could we use the base verb without to. Example: We could get lost. It may rain.
What is the difference between may and will?
may shows an uncertain possibility, while will shows certainty. Example: It may rain, but the sun will rise tomorrow.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in The Hunter, Complete the sentence, Match Up, Matching pairs and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.