Differences: "I might be working vs I might work"

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What is the difference in the meaning between following sentences:

1. I might be working more this week.

2. I might work more this week.

(note : this week refers to 'coming week' or future)
I'm confused here as to why there is the use of 'continuous tense' in the 1st sentence? Do both sentences imply the same meanings ? If they imply same meaning why they look different ?
Suppose: I work in a office. I already know that I have extra more work in the office today. How can I say this:

1. I will work more today.
2. I Will be working more today.

Which one is correct ?
Please provide detailed and understandable answer.

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[+3] - markandy - 05/31/2016The two sentences do have very similar meanings, and are interchangeable, but there is a slight difference in implication. I might work more this week. Implies that you have control over the...

@Yubraj sharma,

The two sentences do have very similar meanings, and are interchangeable, but there is a slight difference in implication.

I might work more this week. Implies that you have control over the situation, however
I might be working more this week. Simply implies that you don't really have control or choice.

Your second set of questions, both make sense. However I would have said "I have to work more today" to show that I have to do it, not that I really want to do it.

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@Yubraj sharma,

Both the sentences are correct.
"I might be working" it is considered that you can work more if you like to but "I might work" shows that it can be possible that this week you have to work more.

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@selectmytutor,

I'm still confused if you could provide contexual examples so that i would be able use both the sentences in day to day converstion

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@selectmytutor,

I'm still confused about them. It would be better if you could provide contexual examples so that i would be able use both the sentences in day to day converstion

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@Yubraj sharma,

1. I might be working more this week.

2. I might work more this week.

I think first sentence implies you are more determined to do work than second one.

"Please correct me if am wrong."

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@Yubraj sharma,

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