a. When he was drunk, he was unpredictable. He could do anything.
b. When he was drunk, he was unpredictable. He might do anything.
Are both of the above grammatically correct?
Do they mean the same?
Many thanks
could/might
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Re: could/might
The sentences in (b) do not correlate.
'Might' (in a main clause) normally refers to a possible PRESENT/FUTURE act or event, not a past one.
'Might' (in a main clause) normally refers to a possible PRESENT/FUTURE act or event, not a past one.