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1. a) May -- used to request and give permission. |
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a. may i use your pen? b. yes, you may. |
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b) May -- used to express a low to moderate level of possibility; |
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less commonly used than 'might' in american english. |
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i may visit a restaurant later today. |
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we may not have time to finish our report today. |
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she may not be able to make it to the meeting. |
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he may join us later. |
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c) May VS Can for permission. |
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both are used today, but historically, 'may' has been used for permission; 'can' has been used for abilities. |
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it's better use 'may' for permission. |
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2. a) Might -- used to express a low to moderate level of possibility; more commonly used than 'may' in american english. |
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i might visit a restaurant later today. |
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we might not have time to finish our report today. |
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she might not be able to make it to the meeting. |
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he might join us later. |
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might is more friendly than may, but less polite. |
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b) Might -- (old-fashioned) using 'might' to make requests for permission; not used in modern american english (except media). |
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might i come in? |
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might i help you? |
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