Might go to Portugal
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Temporal relation between M and P. Determine in each case whether the temporal location of the proposition (P) is anterior to or posterior to the expression of modality (M). In some cases, P and M are simultaneous.
1. I might go to Portugal again next year.
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2. They might still be living in Portugal.
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3. By the time I get to Lisbon, they may have already left.
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4. They may have forgotten that the deadline is tomorrow.
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5. She may be having dinner with them as we speak.
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6. She may be having dinner with them soon.
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7. He can't be coming tomorrow. It's too soon.
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8. He must be in his room. Where else would he be if not there?
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9. He must be in his room by 8 p.m. That's his bedtime.
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10. He must have been in his room at that time.
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11. Go and fetch my keys. They should be on the table.
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12. Our guests are very prompt. They should be here shortly.