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Tinanam0102 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

May be / may have

Hi teachers,

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We are still going to entertain any theories that there may be other people that have come into play in this if the evidence points us in that direction

1. Would you tell me if "may have" also correct?

2. Would you tell me what is "may be" in grammar? An adjective?

Thanks

Tinanam
  

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tinanam0102 1. Would you tell me if "may have" also correct? No.

— CalifJim

  • tinanam0102 1.
  • Would you tell me if "may have" also correct?
  • No.
  • It's there are, there may be - not there have, there may have .
  • tinanam0102 2.
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tinanam01021. Would you tell me if "may have" also correct?
No. It's there are, there may be - not there have, there may have.

tinanam01022. Would you tell me what is "may be" in grammar? An adjective?
Two verbs.

may be can be thought of as a sort of substitute for is or are
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Hi Jim.
What is the difference between may and might in the sentences you made.

I think we can replace may with might in your sentences. Am I right?

Is there any significant difference?

Thanks
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hrsaneiWhat is the difference between may and might in the sentences you made. None.
I think we can replace may with might in your sentences. Am I right? Yes.
Is there any significant difference? No.
In American English may is just a sli
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Hi CalifJim,

Thank you for your help on this subject.

Tinanam
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