May vs. Might
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May vs. Might
by Ismailos2 Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:16 pm
May and might. It may rain. It might rain. What’s the difference? Just as could is the past tense of can, might is the past tense of may: We thought we might win the tournament. But might can also be used as a substitute for may to show diminished possibility. Thus, saying We might go to the movies means that the likelihood of going is somewhat less than if you say We may go to the movies. When used to express permission, might has a higher degree of politeness than may. Thus, Might I express my opinion conveys less insistence than May I express my opinion.
P.S: It's not actually "vs", I just made it sound competitive so you'd come and read the topic lol x
P.S: It's not actually "vs", I just made it sound competitive so you'd come and read the topic lol x
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Re: May vs. Might
by louli Thu Jul 22, 2010 12:20 am
thx a lot m8! its such a useful post that many cant get.
May i call you good topics poster as you might have the right to call me ur topics reader!
thnx deeply m8!
May i call you good topics poster as you might have the right to call me ur topics reader!
thnx deeply m8!
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Re: May vs. Might
by Thewolf Thu Jul 22, 2010 1:09 am
May i thank you for your sweet information ? No, never 
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Re: May vs. Might
by Guest Thu Jul 22, 2010 2:03 am
Thanks dear Ism, you're doing great here. Keep it on.
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