May
English: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 2.6.4
May
Modal verbs are verbs that affect other verbs in sentences. 'May' is a modal verb.

May
- 'May' is used to show how possible something is.

Examples
- I may be late.
- You may play the guitar.

More examples
- He may need to bring a change of clothes.
- They may feed the dog later on.
Test yourself on May
Which of these is a modal verb?
What is the modal verb in this sentence?
You may not like what I have to say.