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Correct usage of the modal verb may.
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In addition to the above several add may is used in the concession adverbial clause which means 'even, no matter what'
Forming a fixed phrase may might well easily means "most likely".
if i may means "if you can".
Forming a fixed sentence may might(just) as well do means "it's better to do something, you might as well do something".
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1) It means "request, permission" (more formal than can).
For example: may i use your dictionary?Can I use your dictionary?
2) Indicates speculation, "maybe, perhaps" (talking about possibility, generally used in affirmative sentences.) For example: I may go to the market next MondayI might go to the market next Monday.
she may be in the classroom.She could be in the classroom.
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I. aux(auxiliary verb).
1. May is a modal verb with no infinitive and participle forms, and there is no change in the present tense of the third person singular number. Indicates negativity, abbreviated as mayn't[ment] 。
2. May can mean possibility, which means "maybe, maybe". It can be followed by an infinitive perfect or progressive expression that means "maybe it has been, maybe it is going to be", etc. May is used in imperative sentences to add the original form of the verb to express wishes.
3. May is used in the objective adverbial clause as "(in order to) can; (Make.)"Yes"; It is used in the adverbial clause of concession as "regardless; No matter; Despite the fact that "solution."
4. When the affirmative form of may is used in the statement part to form an additional interrogative sentence, mayn is generally not used't, in formal usage it can be used in the non-abbreviated form may....not?or mightn't...
If it means in the future, you can use won't...
II. n(noun).
1. May means "May", which refers to the first month of the year after April.
2. May, unlike other nouns that indicate months, has no abbreviated form.
3. May Day means "May Day", without an article in front of it.
4. May generally refers to "May" without an article, and can modify the noun as a preposition.
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1. Stupid and cautious, modal (possible but not certain) maybe, maybe; (The preceding turn is true) maybe; (Consent or permission to be transported) Yes; n.Mountains with hawthorn flowers.
2. [Example sentence] may i borrow it for a day or two?Can I borrow this for a day or two?
3. [Other] past tense: might Past participle: might.
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May is a commonly used modal verb that means permissible or possible. In English, may is often used in contexts such as requests, suggestions, and permissions. Here are some example sentences to help you better understand the usage of may.
1. may i borrow your pen?(Can I borrow your pen?) )
In this example sentence, may is used to ask for permission from someone else, expressing the desire for the other person's permission to borrow his pen.
2. you may want to consider taking a break.(You might want to consider taking a break.) )
In this example sentence, may is used to suggest that the other person is advised to consider taking a break as the other person may feel tired or need to relax.
3. students may bring a calculator to the exam.(Students can bring a state wide hole calculator to the test.) )
In this example sentence, may is used to allow, indicating that the student can bring a calculator to take the exam.
In conclusion, may is a very commonly used modal verb that is used in contexts such as requesting, suggesting, and allowing. Becoming proficient in the use of may can help us express ourselves better.
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What is the usage of may?
1. Indicate whether it is okay to ask or explain one thing.
you may call me jim.You can call me Jim. Repentance.
may i sit next to lucy?Can I sit next to Lucy?
yes, you may.Yes, you can.
2. Indicates that something may happen or that a certain situation may exist, which is usually used in affirmative and negative sentences.
there may be other worlds out there.There may be other planets out there.
She may need some help as she's new.She's new to Honghu and may need some help.
3. When the infinitive can be followed by may, may is used to add the original form of the verb in the imperative sentence to express wishes.
may joy and peace abide in us all.May we all be happy and safe.
Note: May generally does not have a negative form expression, and is often replaced by can not, and the affirmation of interrogative sentences is used as may, and the negation is used as can't instead of may not.
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