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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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Grammer question

How should we use the may be or maybe?
  

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Hi; These are often misused. Two words - may be - is the helping verb may and the verb be . Examples: It may be cold outside, so put on your coat.

  • Hi; These are often misused.
  • Two words - may be - is the helping verb may and the verb be .
  • Examples: It may be cold outside, so put on your coat.
  • They may be a bit late for dinner.
  • Kings may be rich, but they might not be happy.
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Hi;
These are often misused.
Two words - may be - is the helping verb may and the verb be.
Examples:

It may be cold outside, so put on your coat.
They may be a bit late for dinner.
Kings may be rich, but they might not be happy.

If you can use might instead of may, then use two words.
It might be cold outside...

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