May vs. Might Quiz

When is 'may' used to talk about probability?

• When it is impossible for something to happen

• When there are less chances of something happening

• When there are more chances of something happening

• When it is likely for something to happen

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

How is 'might' used in relation to the probability of an event happening?

• It indicates a high probability

• It indicates a low probability

• It indicates an impossible event

• It indicates a certain event

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

In what context can you use 'may' or 'might' when deciding to attend a party?

• May - 50% chance, Might - 30% chance

• May - 70% chance, Might - 50% chance

• May - 30% chance, Might - 10% chance

• May - 90% chance, Might - 70% chance

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

How is the negative form of 'may' and 'might' constructed?

• May never and might never

• May no and might no

• Mayn't and mightn't

• May not and might not

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

When is 'may' used to talk about permission?

• When asking for permission in a formal setting

• When asking for permission in a rude manner

• When asking for permission in a demanding way

• When asking for permission in a casual setting

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is NOT true about 'might'?

• It is used to talk about permission

• It indicates a low probability

• It is less polite than 'may'

• It is not used with contractions

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the difference between 'may' and 'might' in terms of probability?

• Might indicates higher probability than may

• May indicates higher probability than might

• May and might have the same probability meaning

• May and might have opposite meanings

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which modal is more polite when asking for permission?

• May

• Can

• May no

• Cannot

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the most used negative form of 'might'?

• Mightn't

• Might no

• Might never

• Might not

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

How is 'might' different from 'may' when talking about probability?

• Might and may have opposite meanings

• Might and may have the same probability meaning

• Might indicates a lower probability than may

• Might indicates a higher probability than may

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B