'Would' and 'might': differences and usage

Question

Let us suppose that a hurricane is expected tomorrow in the place you are visiting.

Would it be better that you say either "I think it would be better to leave early." or "I think it might be better to leave early."

There's no difference between your two examples. Concentrate on the first sentence in your question text, which is completely ungrammatical.
@FumbleFingers - are you so kind to tell me what is wrong? Is it ungrammatical the future (It will arrive ...)?
"[Let us] suppose that a hurricane is expected tomorrow in the place you are visiting". It's awkward to get "natural" phrasing for what you want to express there, but your version just looks like a word-by-word translation (from your native language, I suppose).
@FumbleFingers - Yes, you are right, I have translated the first sentence word-by-word from my native language. Thank you so much.

chrisdillon · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-31 21:19:19Z

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"I think it would be better" implies a stronger opinion than "I think it might be better".

"Might" is normally used when trying to make a suggestion respectfully, as in "You might consider packing an umbrella next time."

answered Mar 31 '12 at 21:19

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