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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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What's the difference by might and may?
what's the difference by might and may?
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The words can almost always be used alternatively. May and might are very similar. As far as I know might is more suitable for poetry.
- The words can almost always be used alternatively.
- May and might are very similar.
- As far as I know might is more suitable for poetry.
- Also may is used to ask questions, for instance: May I go to the toilet please?
- (pupil to teacher) Might is often used to express uncertainty.
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The words can almost always be used alternatively. May and might are very similar.
As far as I know might is more suitable for poetry. May is more formal, especially when asking question to elders.Also may is used to ask questions, for instance: May I go to the toilet please? (pupil to teacher)
Might is often used to express uncertainty.
" I might go to the movies with my fr
As far as I know might is more suitable for poetry. May is more formal, especially when asking question to elders.Also may is used to ask questions, for instance: May I go to the toilet please? (pupil to teacher)
Might is often used to express uncertainty.
" I might go to the movies with my fr
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