First English Grade Editorial

The First English Grade Editorial creates simple English grammar, vocabulary, and language guides for students, beginners, and everyday learners.
May vs Might

May vs. Might: Difference, Usage, and Examples

Why can both It may rain tonight and It might rain tonight be correct? The common explanation that may means “more likely” and might means “less likely” sounds simple, but it does not explain how these modal verbs actually work.…

List of Modal Verbs in English

List of Modal Verbs in English: Meanings and Examples

Modal verbs such as can, might, should, and must are easy to recognize, but their meanings are not always as simple as the usual one-word labels suggest. Can does more than show ability, must does more than express obligation, and…