Understanding Modal Verbs: May and Might

Understanding Modal Verbs: May and Might

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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This video tutorial addresses the question of the difference between 'may' and 'might'. It explains that 'may' is traditionally used to ask for permission, though alternatives like 'could' or 'do you mind' are more common in modern English. 'Might' is used to express a small possibility or doubt, often replaced by 'maybe'. Both 'may' and 'might' are modal verbs, meaning they do not require 'to' before another verb. The video concludes that these words are less frequently used today, with more natural alternatives available.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of this lesson?

The difference between 'can' and 'could'.

The difference between 'may' and 'might'.

The difference between 'will' and 'shall'.

The use of 'should' and 'would'.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is 'may' traditionally used in English?

To make a suggestion.

To give advice.

To ask for permission.

To express certainty.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is 'may' not commonly used in modern English?

It is not understood by most people.

It is not grammatically correct.

It is considered too formal.

It is too similar to 'might'.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word is more commonly used than 'may' to ask for permission?

Will

Should

Can

Might

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the suggested alternative to using 'may' for asking permission?

Using 'might'.

Using 'could'.

Using 'must'.

Using 'should'.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word is often used by native speakers instead of 'may'?

Should

Could

Might

Must

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a more polite way to ask for permission than using 'can'?

Using 'will'.

Using 'could'.

Using 'shall'.

Using 'must'.

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