Ex. 1-Possibility: May, Might, and Maybe
Instructions. Retype the sentences using might or may.
Example:
Maybe Tom is sick today.
Tom might be sick today.
or
Tom may be sick today.
Explanation
1. May and might are used to express present, past, or future possibility and have the same meaning.
Present:
Joe might be sick today.
Joe may be sick today.
Past:
They might have gotten lost since they don't know the city well.
They may have gotten lost since they don't know the city well.
Future:
I might go to the mall tomorrow.
I may go to the mall tomorrow.
Negative sentences:
We may not have time to go out this weekend.
We might not have time to go out this weekend.
2. Maybe has about the same meaning as may and might.
Maybe I'll call Jason tonight.
I may call Jason tonight.
Maybe Joe was sick yesterday.
Joe might have been sick yesterday.
Maybe in negative sentences:
Maybe it won't be so hot tomorrow.
It might not be so hot tomorrow.
Maybe Phyllis isn't working today.
Phyllis may not be working today.
Maybe Tina and Hank are going to get married soon.
Maybe this is Tom's book.
Maybe Laura won't be in class today.
Maybe your sister doesn't like Chinese food.
Maybe the weather will be nice this weekend.
Maybe David lost his car keys.
Maybe he hasn't received the package yet.