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Pongy Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

may and might

Hi, I have been confused with the use of "may" and "might" for a while now. What's the differences between "may" and "might" and when do we use them, on what different occasions? For instance, what is the difference between the following sentences:

It may not be true. | It might not be true.
It may happen. | It might happen.
No matter how long it may be. | No matter how long it might be.
It may have been.. | It might have been..

Thanks in advance.
  

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Pongy when do we use them Make it easy on yourself. Always use might if you have a choice. Later, once you have mastered might , if you want to write more formally or for some academic purpose, and you have a choice, use may .

— CalifJim

  • Pongy when do we use them Make it easy on yourself.
  • Always use might if you have a choice.
  • Later, once you have mastered might , if you want to write more formally or for some academic purpose, and you have a choice, use may .
  • If it's a matter of permission, you don't have the choice.
  • Use may in that case, or can .
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Pongywhen do we use them
Make it easy on yourself. Always use might if you have a choice. Later, once you have mastered might, if you want to write more formally or for some academic purpose, and you have a choice, use may.
If it's a matter of permission, you don't have the choice. Use may in that case, or can. Ma
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