May Might PossibilitySet 17

1What does the next sentence express? "The dog is so cute, they may love it!
2I have no definite plans for my holiday, but I ..... go to Scotland for a few days.
3Read carefully each sentence. Then select the best option. He is still at work! He ..... late I am afraid.
4I ..... go to the cinema. I haven't decided.
5Choose the correct modal verb (possibility) to complete the sentence: "She ..... go to the party if she finishes her homework."
6I really think Real Madrid ..... lose the final of the King's Cup.
7Our competitor services may be more expensive, Ms. Thomas.
8They say, they ..... come tomorrow, in the afternoon.
9Choose the modal of possibility: We don't know where Kellie is. She ..... be in the garden.
10Complete the sentences using must, might, or can't to express probabilityd) We ..... go to the cinema on Friday but we ..... decide.
11Choose the best modal for possibility: I ..... go to the party tonight.
12Sue is late for class. She ..... have missed the bus.
13Select the best option accordingly.He ..... late because his flight has been delayed.
14Choose the sentence below that is closest in meaning to this sentence: Maybe that guy is Ben's brother.
15What is the purpose of the modal auxiliary verb, "may," in the sentence?Oliver may go to school tomorrow if his fever has dissipated.
16I'm not sure but they ..... have gone to the wrong address.
17She ..... go to the party. She isn't sure.
18Someone's knocked the door. It ..... the postman.
19Complete the conversations. Circle the correct word. 1. A: Look at Carla sitting over there tapping her foot. B: Oh, (maybe / may / might) it means she's waiting for a phone call.
20So perhaps it ..... be better to meet another weekend.
21This dialogue is correct?A: May I go to the party tonight?B: You might be allowed to go.
22A: WHAT'S THE WEATHER LIKE?B: IT ..... RAIN TODAY
23We ..... go hiking if the weather is good.
24The cones of pine trees ..... two or three years to reach maturity.
25Maybe, sb will/ won't do sth. => .....
26My family and I ..... travel to Montreal next summer.
27A) I would like to see a dentist right away. I think it is an emergency.B) Well, I ..... you an appointment at 2:00 p.m. Would that be OK?
28"May" is used to express a stronger possibility than "might."
29In a new maximum security design door stops shall be provided for all detention doors and shall be placed to maintain a minimum of 6 inches between the leading edge of the door and the wall. Door closers manufactured with integral door stops ..... be used
30Local fire authorities may attend those premises that present a high risk.
31This story ..... have happened but we are not sure.
32Do you think Dennis got my message? He ..... have.
33John isn't at class today. I think he ..... be sick.
34I would bring an umbrella, it ..... rain later.
35Complete the sentence with the correct modal.Karina ..... have talked to Jim, but I'm not sure.
36Choose the correct answer.I can't find my purse. It ..... have been stolen.
37Carol ..... accept your apology. She is still quite annoyed.
38We may go to the beach.
39I ..... go to the party, I haven't decided yet.
40Joan ..... come home late tonight.
41Identify the sentence that uses 'might' correctly.
42It's cloudy. It ..... rain later.
43Fill in the blank:She ..... be at the meeting, but I'm not sure. (may/might)
44What might happen if we are not careful while playing outside?
45I ..... able to go out tonight if I finish my work in time.
46Baby animals ARE USUALLY really cute.ARE USUALLY can be replaced with .....
47The weather's a real problem. We ..... be able to go for a walk.
48Which sentence is NOT possible?
49I'm not sure where my wife is at the moment. She ..... be at her dance class.
50Modal MAY must change for .....
51I just saw Mathew and he looks really nervous.
52Fill in each gap with a suitable modal verbHe said that it ..... rain
53Grammar: Modals of Speculation2 I've got a new voice message. It ..... Emma. She said she may call.Choose the correct answer:
54Take an umbrella. It ..... rain later this afternoon.
55Mr. Simpson ..... having computer problems. He hasn't responded to my e-mail.
56A:Why did Randy quit his job?B:I'm not sure. He ..... a new job.
57Camila must/might be a musician. She can play guitars well and I think she can sing.
58Choose the sentence that correctly uses a possibility modal:A) You might like the movie. B) You will like the movie.
59If she forgets her lunch, she ..... be hungry.
60When can "May" be used?
61You DON'T use may or might when: