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    ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

    TUNAS NEGERI JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

    MODAL: 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. possibility
     Johnny, you may leave the table when you have finished your dinner. give
    permission
     May I use your bathroom? request permission

    Using "May" in Present, Past, and Future


    Most modal verbs behave quite irregularly in the past and the future. Study the chart
    below to learn how "may" behaves in different contexts.
    Modal Use Positive Forms Negative Forms Also
    1. = Present 1. = Present use:
    2. = Past 2. = Past
    3. = Future 3. = Future
    may 1. Jack may be upset. I can't 1. Jack may not be upset. might
    possibility really tell if he is annoyed or Perhaps he is tired.
    tired. 2. Jack may not have been
    2. Jack may have been upset. Perhaps he was tired.
    upset. I couldn't really tell if 3. Jack may not get upset,
    he was annoyed or tired. even if you tell him the truth
    3. Jack may get upset if you
    don't tell him the truth.
    may 1. You may leave the table 1. You may not leave the can
    give now that you're finished with table. You're not finished
    permission your dinner. with your dinner yet.
    2. SHIFT TO "BE ALLOWED 2. SHIFT TO "BE ALLOWED
    TO" TO"
    You were allowed to leave You were not allowed to
    the table after you finished leave the table because you
    your dinner. hadn't finished your dinner.
    3. You may leave the table 3. You may not leave the
    when you finish your dinner. table until you are finished
    with your dinner.
    may May I borrow your eraser? NO NEGATIVE FORMS can,
    request May I make a phone call? might
    permission Requests usually refer to
    the near future.

    © 2020 English Department, Tunas Negeri JHS 1

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