人教八上 Unit 9 Can you come to my party？Section A-情态动词canhave to 的用法.pptVIP

2. might/could 分别为may和can的一般过去时，分别表示过去的“许可”、“可能”和“能力” 、“能够”等。 　The children asked whether they could/might go for a swim.(过去许可) I was afraid it might rain that afternoon. (过去可能) He asked if the news could be true. (过去可能)(Can the news be true?) She said he could speak several languages. (过去能力) I couldn’t find her telephone number. (过去能够) (2) 都可表示现在或将来的“可能性”。语气没有may肯定。 ①—There’s someone at the door. —It could/might(=may) be George. (肯定句) /It couldn’t (=can’t) be George.(否定句) /Could(=Can) it be George?(疑问句) ② According to the radio it