Where we use might and may?

Use “may” when something is more likely to happen. Use “might” if something is less likely to happen or in a hypothetical situation.

When do you use may in a sentence?

May is used to express permission. May not is used to deny permission. May I come in, sir? Yes, you may.

When has or have come?

Only the first one is correct because the basic form of perfect tense is have/has/had + past participle. Come is a confusing word in English because its plain form and its past participle form are the same. The sentence #1 is grammatical.

How do you use may in future tense?

There is no future tense, but may is used for talking about future possibilities: I may go to London next week.

What is the difference between May might and must?

May shows the speaker is not sure in the present moment: “She may be making a video.” May changes to might to express a possible state in the past: “She might have stayed home.” Finally, must expresses a strong certainty: “She must be working there.” You will hear both words to express the same degree of certainty.

Can I vs May I?

May is the more formal word, and if you are at all concerned about being tut-tutted, a safe choice. Can is now the verb of choice for ability, and both can and may are still used in the “possibility” sense. You may use can if you wish, and you can use may if it makes you feel better.

Has Come and have come?

The past tense or simple past tense of come is came “I have come” is the present perfect tense which is formed using the present form of ‘to be’ + the verb’s conjugation that is in the past form. The correct way of saying /writing it would be: “I have come”(Past tense) I came is used when you are speaking of the past.

What is the example of May?

“May” is a modal verb most commonly used to express possibility. It can also be used to give or request permission, although this usage is becoming less common. Examples: Cheryl may be at home, or perhaps at work.

Is it correct to say please May?

The main reason why “may you please” is not correct is due to the fact that you cannot use the sentence construction may + you for a request. Instead, the sentence construction for asking for permission is may + I….May and the First Person.

Correct	Incorrect
May they eat their lunch inside?	May you eat your lunch inside?