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Possibility and deduction (may, might, must, can’t)

Possibility: may, might
We use may and might for possibility. We believe something is possible, but we are not certain if it is true
or not. We are making a guess.
e.g.
How will you go to Istanbul?
I may go by plane. ( If I find a cheap ticket)
He isn’t a careful driver. He might have an accident.
She doesn’t like her boss. She may leave her job.

E. Fill in each blank with may, may not, might or might not, and one of the verbs below.

find come rain attack talk increase break have go grow

1. I don’t feel very well today. I .
2. Sue was very angry with me last night. She .
3. Tom is playing with the vase. He .
4. Take your umbrella. It .

5. The stadium is very crowded as usual. We .
6. Your garden is very large. You .
7. Our company has made a big profit this year. Our boss .
8. I will be home late because there is a long traffic jam. .

9. We can sit in the garden because the weather is nice. .
10. Keep the stall closed. The hungry wolves .

F. Complete the following sentences using may, may not, might or might not.
e.g.
If you get that job, you may earn a lot of money.
1. If you go to Moscow, .

2. If the dog barks, .
3. If you need money, .
4. If you move to a different town, .
5. If you go to the meeting, .

6. If you get more money, .
7. If Carol puts on that coat, .
8. If you miss the bus, .
9. If it is cloudy, .

10. If my father changes his job, .
11. If I go to a different school, .
12. If my father earns more money, .

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