Any difference between "must" and "might"?

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“Mr. Mike is on time for everything. How did it come about that he was late for school this morning?” “He must/might have got stuck in a traffic jam on his way here.”

I feel both are possible. Do you think so?

Fivejedjon · Accepted Answer

Both are possible. 'Must' suggests logical certainty, 'might' possibility.

Wangqh2696122 · Answer

Thanks!

Grammarfreak · Answer

wangqh2696122Mr. Mike is on time for everything. How did it come about that he was late for school this morning?” “He must/might have got stuck in a traffic jam on his way here.”

wangqh2696122 ,
What you have is fine. But if you goal is to achieve to the level of high proficiency in the future, and want your English to read and flow like that of a native, here is how I would say : Mike is always on time for everyting. How come he was late for school this morning?
He must / might have gotten stuck in [ heavy] traffic on the way here.

wangqh2696122I feel both are possible. Do you think so?

Yes, both are very possible. Each has a lightly different meaning. But I personally would prefer "gotten" when used in the " auxiliary have" consturction.

Fivejedjon · Answer

grammarfreakI personally would prefer "gotten" when used in the " auxiliary have" consturction.

That may be fine in AmE. Only 'got' is acceptable in BrE.

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