Using 'May' and 'Might' Correctly

Using 'May' and 'Might' Correctly

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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This video tutorial by Nana explains the use of auxiliary verbs 'may' and 'might'. It covers how 'may' is used for formal permissions and possibilities, while 'might' is used for smaller chances and past possibilities. The tutorial provides examples to clarify the correct usage of these verbs in different contexts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary role of auxiliary verbs in sentences?

To describe colors

To denote different things based on context

To replace nouns

To express emotions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which auxiliary verb is used for formal permissions?

Can

Might

May

Will

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When asking for permission to leave, which phrase is correct?

Can I leave?

May I leave?

Will I leave?

Shall I leave?

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct way to ask to borrow a pen formally?

Shall I borrow your pen?

Will I borrow your pen?

May I borrow your pen?

Can I borrow your pen?

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses 'may' for a formal request?

May I to ask you a question?

May I asking you a question?

May I asked you a question?

May I ask you a question?

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence uses 'may' correctly for a formal permission?

May I to leave?

May I leaves?

May I leaving?

May I leave?

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which verb form follows 'may' when expressing possibilities?

Past tense

Gerund

Future tense

Present form

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