Task Explanation:
The task requires you to fill in the blanks with either
may or
might, based on the context of each sentence. The choice depends on whether the sentence expresses:
1.
Permission/Request: Use
may.
2.
Possibility: Use
might (or
may) depending on the level of certainty.
3.
Wish: Use
may.
4.
Past Possibility: Use
might have.
Solution:
#### Sentence-by-Sentence Analysis and Filling:
1.
Take your umbrella as it ________ rain today.
- Context: This is about a possibility (it might rain).
- Answer:
might
2.
He is still at work! He ________ be late I am afraid.
- Context: This is about a possibility (he might be late).
- Answer:
might
3.
They ________ have forgotten the message.
- Context: This is about a past possibility (they might have forgotten).
- Answer:
might
4.
She says he ________ go.
- Context: This is about a possibility (he may go).
- Answer:
may
5.
He thought he ________ arrive early.
- Context: This is about a possibility in the past (he might have arrived early).
- Answer:
might
6.
He ________ lose his balance and fall off.
- Context: This is about a possibility (he might lose his balance).
- Answer:
might
7.
________ I use your phone?
- Context: This is a request for permission.
- Answer:
May
8.
You ________ visit the Westminster Abbey during your visit.
- Context: This is about a possibility (you may visit).
- Answer:
may
9.
You ________ be right but I'm going back to check anyway.
- Context: This is about a possibility (you might be right).
- Answer:
might
10.
She is not in, she ________ have gone shopping.
- Context: This is about a past possibility (she might have gone shopping).
- Answer:
might
Final Answers:
1.
might
2.
might
3.
might
4.
may
5.
might
6.
might
7.
May
8.
may
9.
might
10.
might
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. might, 2. might, 3. might, 4. may, 5. might, 6. might, 7. May, 8. may, 9. might, 10. might}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of may worksheet.
