What are some alternatives to "And I thought I may study."?

and I thought I might study. and I thought I could study. and I thought I should study. and I thought I would study. and I thought I might be able to study.

What are some alternatives to "And I thought I might study."?

and I thought I may study. and I thought I could study. and I thought I should study. and I thought I would study. and I thought I might be able to study.

Which is correct:
"And I thought I may study." or "And I thought I might study."?

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And I thought I may study.

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in modern English. It implies a possibility or permission to study.

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This phrase is used to express a possibility or permission to study. 'May' indicates a higher level of possibility compared to 'might.'

Alternatives:

and I thought I might study.
and I thought I could study.
and I thought I should study.
and I thought I would study.
and I thought I might be able to study.

And I thought I might study.

This phrase is commonly used in English and suggests a more tentative or uncertain intention to study.

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This phrase is used to express a tentative or uncertain intention to study. 'Might' indicates a lower level of possibility compared to 'may.'

Alternatives:

and I thought I may study.
and I thought I could study.
and I thought I should study.
and I thought I would study.
and I thought I might be able to study.

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'And I thought I may study' implies a possibility or permission to study, while 'And I thought I might study' suggests a more tentative or uncertain intention to study. The choice between 'may' and 'might' depends on the level of certainty or possibility you want to convey.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

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