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Tenacious Learner Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
May/Might [Could you tell me which definition is more appropriate]
Hi teachers,
Could you tell me which definition is more appropriate?
Might or May
a) These modals in affirmative sentences express uncertainty or a very small probability in doing or happening something in the present or future.
b) These modals in affirmative sentences express that there is a possibility that something happens in the present or future.
Examples:
She might/may go to the movies tomorrow. (in doing something)
It might/may rain tonight. (in happening something)
Thanks in advance.
Could you tell me which definition is more appropriate?
Might or May
a) These modals in affirmative sentences express uncertainty or a very small probability in doing or happening something in the present or future.
b) These modals in affirmative sentences express that there is a possibility that something happens in the present or future.
Examples:
She might/may go to the movies tomorrow. (in doing something)
It might/may rain tonight. (in happening something)
Thanks in advance.
Top answer
They express possibility (that something will happen) rather than very small probability.
- They express possibility (that something will happen) rather than very small probability.
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They express possibility (that something will happen) rather than very small probability.
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fivejedjonThey express possibility (that something will happen) rather than very small probability.Hi fivejedjon,
Thanks for your reply and help.
Sorry, but not only for the future, but also for the present, like in the following examples:
She may be home right now.
They may be studying for their test.
Am I right?
TS
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