As in the examples below, always place the correct answer first (zz.ans) followed by the incorrects (zz.not). The app will randomly shuffle the choices. You may have as many incorrect choices as you like.
zz.qu 1. zz.ans We might need to revise the document. zz.not We will need to revise the document. zz.end zz.qu 2. zz.ans It might be essential to update the software. zz.not It is essential to update the software. zz.end zz.qu 3. zz.ans We might launch the product next month. zz.not We will launch the product next month. zz.end zz.qu 4. zz.ans If we do that, we might lose that account. zz.not If we do that, we will lose that account. zz.end zz.qu 5. zz.ans It might be time to expand our line of products. zz.not It is time to expand our line of products. zz.end zz.qu 6. zz.ans We might need additional resources. zz.not We will need additional resources. zz.end zz.qu 7. zz.ans A new product at this time might overburden our production department. zz.not A new product at this time will overburden our production department. zz.end zz.qu 8. zz.ans We might hire new staff for the project. zz.not We will hire new staff for the project. zz.end zz.qu 9. zz.ans It might a good idea to take a long term view of the problem. zz.not It is a good idea to take a long term view of the problem. zz.end zz.qu 10. zz.ans It might be advisable to hire a consultant. zz.not It is advisable to hire a consultant. zz.end
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Section 9: Using "Might" to Soften Statements
Using the verbs “will” or “is” in statements can sometimes
come across as strong or even arrogant. By replacing “will” or
“is” with “might,” you can soften the suggestion, making it
more polite and considerate. Here are some strategies and examples to
help you use "might" effectively.
Examples
1. Will to Might
Strong: We will leave if the director doesn’t show soon.
Polite: We might leave if the director doesn’t show soon.
2. Is to Might
Strong: It is necessary to build more factories.
Polite: It might be necessary to build more factories.
Select the sentence that best uses "might" to soften the statement.