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May, Might, Adverbs Of Probability

April 17, 2024 - pdf

Fill in the blanks.

1. She might ....................... in the afternoon.

Correct! Wrong!

The infinitive is used without to after modals. An ing form cannot go immediately after a modal.

2. We ................................ time to watch a movie.

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We make the negative form by putting not after may and might.

3. He might .................................. late tonight.

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4. Choose the correct sentence.

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Use may and might to talk about present or future probability.

5. When .....................................?

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To make questions put might before the subject.

6. She .............................. quit her job.

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The adverb goes after the auxiliary verb and before the main verb.

7. She definitely .......................... recognize you.

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Forms like won't and can't go after the adverb.

8. Choose the correct sentence.

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9. I .............................. help.

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10. They might .................................

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After might have, we use the past participle. After might, we use the infinitive (v1) without to.

11. I ..................................... come.

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12. It ................................ in the afternoon.

Please select 2 correct answers

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We use may or might to talk about probability.

Answers

  1. She might arrive in the afternoon.
  2. We might not have time to watch a movie.
  3. He might be working late tonight.
  4. She might arrive soon.
  5. When might the guests arrive?
  6. She will probably quit her job.
  7. She definitely won’t recognize you.
  8. We may not be able to meet the deadline.
  9. I will certainly help.
  10. They might have already arrived.
  11. I might not be able to come.
  12. It might / may rain in the afternoon.
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