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Identify the modal verbs in the following sentences. Choose the functions they express from those given in the box below. possibility necessity polite request ability moral obligation They might arrive late due to traffic.

Correct Answer

Modal verb: might. Function: possibility.

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Explanation

The modal verb 'might' expresses possibility in this sentence. It indicates that there is a chance they will arrive late, but it is not certain. 'Might' suggests a lower degree of probability than 'may.'