May & Might

Question 1

I was just wondering whether you _______ be able to help me.

Answer 1

I was just wondering whether you might be able to help me.

Question 2

_______ God have mercy on your soul.

Answer 2

May God have mercy on your soul.

Question 3

You _______ well be right.

Answer 3

You may well be right.

Question 4

I told them I _______ go if I felt like it. But I’m not sure.

Answer 4

I told them I might go if I felt like it.

Question 5

_______ suggests a strong likelihood of something occurring.

Answer 5

“May” suggests a strong likelihood of something occurring.

Question 6

Students _______ only borrow four books at a time.

Answer 6

Students may only borrow four bookd at a time.

Question 7

The examiner says we _______ leave when we’re finished.

Answer 7

The examiner says we may leave when we’re finished.

Question 8

If it makes sense, I _______ accept your offer.

Answer 8

If it makes sense, I might accept your offer.

Question 9

_______ hints at a lower likelihood of something happening.

Answer 9

“Might” hints at a lower likelihood of something happening.

Question 10

You _______ try asking her for help; she knows her stuff.

Answer 10

You may try asking her for help; she knows her stuff.

Question 11

I don’t know why he’s late. He _______ be stuck in traffic.

Answer 11

I don’t know why he’s late. He might be stuck in traffic.

Question 12

I ordered a pizza 30 minutes ago. It _______ be the delivery man at the door.

Answer 12

I ordered a pizza 30 minutes ago. It may be the delivery man at the door.

Question 13

“Take some water with you, you _______ get dehydrated.

Answer 13

Take some water with you, you might get dehydrated.

Question 14

It’s 4 pm, he _______ be at work.

Answer 14

It’s 4 pm, he may be at work.

Question 15

I _______ go to Gramado this year if I save enough money.

Answer 15

I might go to Gramado this year if I save enough money.