ACTIVITY 5.

MODAL VERBS MAY (might)

Possibility / Permission

"May" is a modal verb most commonly used to express possibility. It can also be used
to give or request permission, although this usage is becoming less common.

Examples:

 Cheryl may be at home, or perhaps at work. possibility

 Johnny, you may leave the table when you have finished your dinner. give
permission
 May I use your bathroom? request permission

INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Ver el video tutorial sobre MAY (might) https://youtu.be/SWlVE219ge8

OJO: SOLO VER HASTA EL MINUTO 6:34

2) Resolver el ejercicio en el documento de word o copiarlo en hoja blanca (puede ser

reciclada). Recuerden incluir su nombre, matrícula y grupo.
3) Subir su actividad al espacio de TAREA en Classroom.

Name ESTOLANO CONTRERAS MARIA FERNANDA Group 208

I. Instruction: Complete the sentences with MAY and the VERB in the
parentheses.

Example: Your father may be at your home now. (be)

1. MAY I GO to the supermarket with you? (go)
2. You MAY NOT today. (not / go out)
3. The kids MAY HAVE fun at the park. (have)
4. I feel you MAY BE devastated with the bad news (be)
5. The newscaster said it MAY RAIN this weekend. (rain)
6. My teacher MAY THINK I’m lazier than I should be. (think)
II. Write your own sentences using MAY / MAY NOT + a verb in the BASE FORM
according to the context.

SHOWING POSSIBILITY

1. IT MIGHT BE SUNNY TOMORROW.

2. NATALIA MIGHT HAVE A PARTY THIS WEEKEND.
3. I MIGHT GO SHOPPING FOR SWIMMING SUITS.

GIVING PERMISSION

1. PAOLA MAY STAY ALONE IN THE HOUSE.

2. REGINA MAY NOT GO OUT THIS FRIDAY.
3. YOU MAY NOT EAT ANY SUGARY FOOD.

ASKING FOR PERMISSION

1. MAY I GO TO THE PARTY NEXT SATURDAY?

2. MAY I GO TO PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE?
3. MAY I SLEEP OVER AT SOFIA’S PLACE ?