May vs. Might Usage

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In which tense is 'may' used most often?

Past tense

Future tense

Conditional tense

Present tense (correct)

Which type of hypothetical is 'may' used to describe?

Probable hypothetical (correct)

Impossible hypothetical

Unlikely hypothetical

Indeterminate hypothetical

What does 'might' primarily describe?

Impossible hypotheticals

Unlikely hypotheticals (correct)

Probable hypotheticals

Conditional hypotheticals

How is 'might' typically used in British English?

To ask for permission Signup and view all the answers

When choosing between 'may' and 'might' for a hypothetical, what does the speaker or writer need to determine?

The probability of the hypothetical Signup and view all the answers

Which word is typically used in the present tense to indicate something that's likely to happen or to ask for permission?

May Signup and view all the answers

In which tense is 'might' typically used to describe something that's unlikely to happen or situations that didn't take place?

Past tense Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between 'may be' and 'might be'?

May be communicates a polite suggestion while might be indicates a likely possibility. Signup and view all the answers

What part of speech is 'maybe' according to the text?

Adverb Signup and view all the answers

When describing a likely hypothetical, something happening in the present tense, or granting/asking for permission, which word should be used?

May Signup and view all the answers

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In which tense is 'may' used most often?

Which type of hypothetical is 'may' used to describe?

What does 'might' primarily describe?

How is 'might' typically used in British English?

When choosing between 'may' and 'might' for a hypothetical, what does the speaker or writer need to determine?

Which word is typically used in the present tense to indicate something that's likely to happen or to ask for permission?

In which tense is 'might' typically used to describe something that's unlikely to happen or situations that didn't take place?

What is the difference between 'may be' and 'might be'?

What part of speech is 'maybe' according to the text?

When describing a likely hypothetical, something happening in the present tense, or granting/asking for permission, which word should be used?

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