Understanding 'May', 'Might', and 'Maybe'

This video lesson by Gill at engvid.com explains the usage of the words 'may' and 'might'. It covers the two main uses of 'may': expressing possibility and asking for permission politely. The lesson also discusses 'might', which indicates a lesser likelihood than 'may'. Additionally, it clarifies the difference between 'may be' and 'maybe'. The video concludes with a mention of a quiz on the website and an invitation to subscribe to the YouTube channel.

What is the main focus of the lesson introduced by Gill?

• The usage of 'may' and 'might'.

• The difference between 'can' and 'could'.

• The pronunciation of difficult words.

• The history of English verbs.

Which of the following is NOT a use of 'may'?

• Expressing a possibility.

• Asking for permission politely.

• Indicating a past event.

• Naming a month.

In the context of 'may', what does the sentence 'It may get cold later' imply?

• It is already cold.

• It is possible that it will get cold later.

• It is unlikely to get cold later.

• It will definitely get cold later.

Which of the following sentences uses 'may' correctly to express a possibility?

• It may have been John who walked by.

• It may be raining yesterday.

• It may have been raining last week.

• It may have been raining tomorrow.

Which sentence uses 'may' to express a possibility?

• It may be raining now.

• It may have been raining last week.

• It may rain later.

• It may have rained yesterday.

How does 'may' differ from 'can' when asking for permission?

• 'May' is used for past events.

• 'May' is more polite than 'can'.

• 'May' is less polite than 'can'.

• 'May' is used for future events.

Which of the following is a correct use of 'may'?

• May I have been there before?

• May it be raining tomorrow?

• May you help me with this?

• May I borrow your pen, please?

What is the polite way to ask for permission using 'may'?

• May you lend me a book?

• May I have been excused?

• May it be possible to leave?

• May I go to the restroom?

Which of the following sentences uses 'may' to ask for permission?

• May it be possible?

• May you help me?

• May it rain tomorrow?

• May I have a glass of water?

What is the correct use of 'may' in a sentence?

• May it have been raining?

• May it be raining now?

• May I have a moment of your time?

• May you be there tomorrow?