Ex. 3-Possibility: May, Might, and Maybe

Instructions. Select the correct phrase for each blank from the drop down list.

Explanation

May, might, and maybe are often used in short responses.
Examples:
A: Are you going to the mall Saturday?
B: I might.

A: Do you think Gina is home?
B: She might be.

A: Did Tom call today?
B: He might have. I was gone most of the day, so I don't know for sure.

A: Is Barbara coming to the meeting?
B: She may.

A: Is Professor Baxter in his office?
B: He may be.

A: There are no lights on. They might not be home.
B: Maybe they're not.
1.
A: Are your parents going to visit you this month?
B: I'm not sure. . They told me they were going to try.

2.
A: I wonder if Nueva Italia Restaurant is open on Sundays.
B: . Let's call first and make sure though.

3.
A: Did Art finish painting his house?
B: I don't know. .

4.
A: Do we have any cookies?
B: .

5.
A: Your breaks are really squeaking. You probably need new break pads.
B: . I haven't had new break pads put on since I've had this car.

6.
A: I don't think the children are hungry right now.
B: . They have been snacking all morning.

7.
A: I wonder if it will rain tomorrow.
B: The weather report says there is a 30% chance, so .

8.
A: Are you still going to Padre Island next Saturday?
B: . It depends on the weather.