Unit 1:

May / Might
ENGLISH TEAM
 (Subject + Modal verb + Verb in base form)
(may / might)

You might want to take a break.

 May Might
Possibility (higher) Possibility
She may be at home He might like playing
because she isn’t here. basketball.

Permission (ask permission) Permission (more formal)

May I sit here? Might I ask you a question,please?

Permission (give permission) Suggestion

Yes, you may go now. You might try my chocolate

cake.
Possibility:
I may watch a movie tonight because I will be free.

It might rain later so take an umbrela.

Ask for permission:

May I borrow your pen?

Might I have some water,please?

Give permission:
You may open the window if you want.

Suggestion:
You might study for the final exam.
Use might or may :
might
1) Excuse me, ____________ I have some tea?

may
2) He __________ arrive today, I’m sure.
3) Can I play now, mum?
may
Yes, you _________ play now.

might not shout in class.

4) You ___________

might go but I wasn’t sure.

5) I told them I ________

may be late at home.

6) He is still at work. He _______

might be preparing for exams.

7) Don’t call her. She _________

might take his children to the zoo.

8) He _________

might try this delicious drink, you will like it.

9) You _________

may have another cookie if you like.

10) You ________