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Can vs. May

January 15, 2023 - pdf

Fill in the blanks with may or can.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1. ........................ I come in?
Wrong!
2. She ........................ arrive in the afternoon.
Wrong!
Either may or can is possible here but meanings are different. May shows possibility; can shows ability.
3. .......................... I talk to the manager?
Wrong!
4. She ......................... walk because she has broken her leg.
Wrong!
5. Who ........................... it be?
Wrong!
6. That girl .............................. be his sister.
Wrong!
May shows possibility.
7. ............................. you do me a favor?
Wrong!
8. She .............................. support our idea.
Wrong!
9. You ........................... make an omelet without breaking eggs.
Wrong!
10. ............................ we trust him?
Wrong!
11. He ............................ speak French.
Wrong!
12. They ............................ discover our secrets.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/12

Answers

  1. Can / May I come in?
  2. She may/can arrive in the afternoon.
  3. Can I talk to the manager?
  4. She cannot walk because she has broken her leg.
  5. Who can it be?
  6. That girl may be his sister.
  7. Can you do me a favor?
  8. She may not support our idea.
  9. You cannot make an omelet without breaking eggs.
  10. Can we trust him?
  11. He cannot speak French.
  12. They may discover our secrets.

 

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