i thought he might be at home vs i think he might be at home

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'I thought he might be at home' implies that the speaker had a past belief or assumption, while 'I think he might be at home' suggests a current belief or assumption. The choice between the two depends on whether the speaker is referring to a past or present perspective.

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i thought he might be at home

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a past belief or assumption about someone's location.

Examples:

I thought he might be at home, but he was actually at work.
She thought he might be at home, so she called him.

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Sep 26, 2015 ... ... sentences. o It cannot be true. o I thought he might be at home. o She wondered whether it could be true. o I can/could attend the party.
I spotted his car in the parking lot, so I thought he might be at home. Spotted means ... a. saw b. photographed c. stole. 10. I told the child not to walk along the ...
Aug 3, 2010 ... I thought he might be at home where his phone doesn't get good service, so I called my phone hoping he would hear it and answer it. Nothing.
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Alternatives:

I believed he might be at home
I assumed he might be at home
I suspected he might be at home

i think he might be at home

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a current belief or assumption about someone's location.

Examples:

I think he might be at home, so I'll call him there.
Do you think he might be at home right now?

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Feb 24, 2014 ... Q: 'And where is the Batman?!' A: Uh, I think he might be at home. Washing his tights. Jack Nicholson in a scene from the film 'Batman', 1989.
Jan 24, 2015 ... Im sure Mark wont mind what we are going to cook up this weekend and I think he might be at home. He usually works Saturdays but he ...
Jul 26, 2015 ... The blog from David was quite unfortunate but I think he might be at home licking his wounds now. David I hope you meet with Fiona one day.
2012年3月1日 ... I think he might be at home. The light is 【拓展】“with+名词+介词/形容词”结构，在句中作状语，表示伴随状况。【跟踪训练】 (5)夏天我喜欢开着窗子 ...

Alternatives:

I believe he might be at home
I assume he might be at home
I suspect he might be at home

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i thought he might be at home vs i think he might be at home