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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

May vs Will

"_ you hand me that pair of scissors, please?" "certainly"
A. May B.Shall C.Will D.Should
The answer says "will". why not "may"? What's the difference between may and will?
  

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Anonymous The answer says "will". why not "may"? " Surely, you don't want that.

— CalifJim

  • Anonymous The answer says "will".
  • why not "may"?
  • " Surely, you don't want that.
  • When you ask permission with "may", you usually do it for yourself.
  • " May I come in?
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AnonymousThe answer says "will". why not "may"?
"May you hand me those scissors?" = "Do you have permission to hand me those scissors?"

Surely, you don't want that.
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_ you hand me that pair of scissors, please?" "certainly"
A. May B.Shall C.Will D.Should
The answer says "will"
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