May-Might and Must

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May is used to express possibility, asks for permission and consents.

Example The girls may not want to attend the course. May I borrow an eraser, please? May I have your consent to go ahead with the plans?

Might is used to express suggestion, give commands, and possibility. Example She might take this to the police station. You might be more courteous to your teachers.

Must is used to express responsibility, necessity or when something is a fact. It is a more powerful than may and might. Example She must show us the entry pass in order to enter.

Fill in the missing modal verb: may, must and might

He might get hurt for not wearing the helmet. Convert the sentences to questions.

1. You ________ want to bring an umbrella, in case it rains. 2. Jill is running a fever, she _________ go to doctor. 3. Oscar __________ read the books on the table. 4. Michelle __________ still be in the office. 5. The kids _________ come into the classroom now. 6. Nick _________ brush his teeth before going to bed. 7. Tina ___________ go for the interview today. 8. I ___________ go to see her if Im in town. 9. Ella ___________ become a famous model. 10. This is an educational film everyone __________ watch. 11. __________ I have another bowl of soup, please? 12. You _________ consider moving to the city. 13. I ________ take up part-time job to pay for my school fee. 14. You ___________ stop at the red traffic light. 15. You ___________ return her the money. 16. My dad __________ buy some fruit for us later. 17. I ________ pay the credit card bills by tomorrow. 18. We _________ as well be neighbors. 19. Jean _________ move to her hometown for good. 20. Hans __________ sold the car if he cant afford it. 21. Grandma __________ prepare breakfast for us every day. 22. You ______ not leave the classroom unless you finish your

1. Joseph must rush to the hospital. Must Joseph rush to the hospital? 2. His cousins may stay overnight. _____________________________________ 3. Linda might be leaving for Australia soon. _____________________________________ 4. I must finish the project on time. _____________________________________ 5. Candy may go to the supermarket later. _____________________________________ 6. It might be helpful to bring a compass. _____________________________________ 7. Kay must bring her testimonials. _____________________________________ 8. Those puppies might run away when the door is open. _____________________________________

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