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 Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 6:44 pm Post subject: May/ Might |
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Please explain when to use MAy and when to use MIGHT.
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| Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:40 am Post subject: |
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| Might is the past tense of May |
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| Well thanks .... would it be possible for you to explain it using some examples. |
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| Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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You might have done this before
You may be required to do this later |
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| Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:36 pm Post subject: Re: May/ Might |
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| Nycgrl wrote: | Please explain when to use MAy and when to use MIGHT.
Thanks in advance |
To add to the point above.
Most of the time "might" and "may" are almost interchangeable, with "might" suggesting a somewhat lower probability. As a day to day example, consider, You're more likely to get wet if the forecaster says it may rain than if she says it might rain; but substituting one for the other is unlikely to get you into trouble--so long as you stay in the present tense. |
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