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May/Might Modal verbs

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  • If something is 100% certain (like your hair colour), which word should you use
    is/have
    might
    must
    may
  • If I had won the lottery, I ________ have bought a boat though I actually get quite seasick.
    might
  • Which maodal verb is used in the formal wish "____ the force be with you?"
    May
    Might
  • Which verb form is 'gone' in the sentence 'He may have gone.'?
    Past simple
    Past participle
    Gerund
    Base form
  • Which of these is the correct way to use a modal verb in a sentence?
    I mightings to go the park
    I might going to the park.
    I mights go to the park.
    I might go to the park.
  • Scientists ________ find a cure for this virus soon given the massive amount of funding they just received.
    may
  • When speaking quickly, what does 'may have' sound like?
    May a
    May'd
    May of
    May if
  • How do you correctly ask for permission formally?
    May I to use your phone?
    May I use your phone?
    I may use your phone?
    Do I use your phone?
  • Students ________ use a calculator during the exam provided they show their work for every step.
    may
  • If you are 'not sure' and 'it depends' which modal feels more natural for a weak possibility?
    may
    might
  • Is it correct to write 'might've' in a formal essay?
    Yes, it sounds natural
    No, you should write 'might have'
  • I ________ take a gap year after graduation but I haven't even looked at travel costs.
    might
  • Arnel mentions that 'Might I...' is:
    Grammatically incorrect.
    Old fashioned but very formal.
    The most common way to ask for permission today.
    Only used for wishes.
  • In the phrase 'You may have dessert' what is 'may' being used for?
    A wish
    Possibility
    Permission
    Past event
  • He ________ be stuck in traffic since there was a major accident reported on the I-95.
    may
  • What is the correct structure for a past possibility?
    Subject + may/might had + past participle
    Subject + may/might have + past participle
    Subject + may/might have + past participle
    Subject + may/might have + base verb
  • I ________ try that new spicy curry even though I usually prefer much milder food.
    might
  • The flight ________ be delayed because there is a heavy storm approaching.
    may
  • It ________ snow later tonight although the air still feels a bit too warm for it.
    might
  • Visitors ________ enter the gallery for free on the first Sunday of every month.
    may
  • What is the negative for of 'She might have seen us.'?
    She not may have seen us.
    She may not have seen us.
    She may have not seen us.
    She may haven't seen us.
  • You ________ keep the change since you provided such excellent service today.
    may
  • You ________ borrow my car this evening if you fill the tank before returning it.
    may
  • On the 'possibility scale', which word is considered stronger?
    may
    might
  • We ________ go to the beach tomorrow if the weather forecast improves by morning.
    might
  • I ________ have left my keys at the gym but I honestly can't remember the last time I saw them.
    might
  • What does "May the force be with you.' actually mean?
    Good luck!
    You must use the force.
    I think the force must be with you.
    Can the force be with you.
  • Which sentence about the past is correct for 'he'?
    He might missed the bus
    He might has missed the bus.
    He mayed have missed the bus.
    He might have missed the bus.