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He May, might know, be ill

He May, might be playing

football

He May, might have fallen ill

Paraphrase the sentences with may/ might. Fill in may/might and appropriate Infinitive:

1. It is possible that he took his children to the
Zoo.
2. Perhaps he is at home but I’m not sure.
3. Try this delicious drink: perhaps you will like
it.
4. It is possible that the work has been carried
out for a long time.
5. Perhaps there was a chance for him to win
the match.
6. Perhaps Peter was capable as the old workers
but he was given no chance to show his skills.
7. Don’t call her. She is preparing for exams.
1. Don’t scold her: the task … (to be) too
difficult for her.
2. If they don’t miss the train they … (to
arrive) in time.
3. I don’t know where the money has gone.
It … (to steal).
4. She asked me if … (to turn) on the light.
5. It’s raining cats and dogs. I’m afraid it
(not to stop) raining by the morning.
6. Don’t throw the rest of the birthday
cake. It … (to want) for dessert.
 Exercise 1

1. He may have taken his children to the zoo.

2. He may/might be at home but I’m not sure he is.
3. Try this delicious drink: you may like it.
4. The work may/might have been carried out for a long time.
5. There may have been a chance for him to win the match.
6. Peter may have been capable as the old workers but he was given
no chance to show his skills.
7. She may be preparing for exams.

Exercise 2

1. May have been

2. May arrive

3. Might have been stolen

4. Might turn

5. May not stop

6. Might want