11B GRAMMAR might / might not (possibility)

a Complete the conversations with might / might not and a verb from the list.

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1 A Look, Mummy, I can ride a bicycle without using my hands!

B Oh, be careful! You might fall !
2 A Are you going to go to the party?
B I’m not sure. My ex-husband might be there, and I really don’t want to see him.
3 A What’s this? It looks very strange.
B It’s a special dish from my country. Try it, you might like it.
4 A I might not go to class tomorrow. I think I’ll have to work late.
B OK. I’ll text you and tell you if there’s any homework.
5 A Are you going to be at home this evening?

B I’m not sure. I might meet some friends for a drink.

6 A I think I might buy this T-shirt.

B Don’t be silly. It’s much too small for you.
7 A Where are you going for your holiday?
B I don’t know. I’m really busy at work, so I might not have a holiday this year.
8 A Are you going to send Adam an email?
B No, I think I might phone him. It’s quicker.
9 A How are you going to get there?
B I might go by train...but maybe it’s better to drive...I don’t know...
A Come on – you need to make a decision!
10 A Are you going to tell Anna about seeing Mike with that woman in the pub?
B I might tell her. I’m not sure.
11 A I might be late for class tomorrow. I’m seeing the doctor at 8.30.
B OK. Thanks for telling me.

b Practise the conversations in a with a partner.

ACTIVATION

Write two things you might do next weekend, and two things you might not have time to do tomorrow.

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