Verbs

MODAL USE EXAPLE

M POSSIBILITY She may be at home.

May I sit here? (ask permission)

PERMISSION
A REQUEST
Yes, you may go now.(give permission)

May I have the bill,please?

Y WISH May you both be very happy

PERMISSION
M He might like playing basketball.

Might I ask you a question?

POSSIBILITY
I (more formal)
PERMISSION You might try my cheese
cake(politely)
G SUGGESTION
Might I borrow your book?( more
formal)
T REQUEST
If you worked hard, you might
CONDITIONAL finish it.
H