Expressing Possibilities

We could go (and) see a movie.

That would be fun. Or we could go out for ice cream.

We can stay here for the evening.

I'd rather not. It's only a few more hours (of driving).

I may be in California next Monday.

Well, let me know what you decide (to do).

She might not make it to the wedding.

That's too bad. I hope she feels betters soon.

Can and could are often used to suggest a possible course of action.

May and might are used to indicate that the outcome has not been determined yet.

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