May & Might
English Language: KS3, topic 3.5.3
Using May as a Modal Verb
Model verbs are verbs that affect other verbs in sentences. 'May' is a modal verb which is used to show how possible something is. Let's look at some examples of when 'may' is used as a modal verb...
I may be late
You may play the guitar
He may need to bring a change of clothes
They may feed the dog later on
You may not like the food
Using Might as a Modal Verb
Model verbs are verbs that affect other verbs in sentences. 'Might' is a modal verb used to show how possible something is. Let's look at some examples of when 'might' is used as a modal verb...
I might not see you
He might get a fish
He might have injured himself
He might wear a ghost costume
She might pay for your phone
Test yourself on May & Might
Which of these is a modal verb?
What is the modal verb in this sentence?
You may not like what I have to say.Which of these sentences contain modal verbs?
What kind of verb is may?
They may not feed you later.Which of these sentences contain modal verbs?