Understanding Modal Verbs: May, Might, Will

The video tutorial explains the use of modal verbs 'may', 'might', and 'will'. 'May' and 'might' are used to express possible actions, indicating uncertainty, while 'will' is used for planned actions, indicating certainty. The tutorial also clarifies the difference between 'may be' and 'maybe', providing examples for better understanding.

What do the words 'may' and 'might' indicate when used with a verb?

• A past action

• An impossible action

• A possible action

• A definite action

Which word is used with a verb to talk about a planned future action?

• Will

• Might

• Can

• May

What does the sentence 'Karl may be late tomorrow' imply?

• Karl will not be late

• Karl might be late

• Karl was late yesterday

• Karl will definitely be late

What is the likelihood percentage associated with 'may'?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

How is the word 'might' similar to 'may'?

• It indicates a past action

• It indicates a possible action

• It indicates a definite action

• It indicates an impossible action

What does 'will' signify when used with a verb?

• A possible action

• A planned action

• An impossible action

• A past action

Which word would you use to express a definite future plan?

• Might

• May

• Could

• Will

How do 'may' and 'might' differ from 'will'?

• All indicate certainty

• 'May' and 'might' indicate possibility, 'will' indicates certainty

• 'May' and 'might' indicate certainty, 'will' indicates possibility

• All indicate possibility

What is the main function of 'will' in a sentence?

• To express a wish

• To express a possibility

• To express a doubt

• To express a plan

What is the difference between 'may be' and 'maybe'?

• 'May be' is two words, 'maybe' is one word

• Both are used interchangeably

• 'May be' is one word, 'maybe' is two words

• Both are used to indicate certainty