Grammar Year 7-9 (Australian English)
SECTION 1 (6 questions):
CAN is used when we mean we are capable of doing what we want to do.
MAY must first of all obtain permission.
E.g. I can play football but I may not be allowed.
SECTION 2 (6 questions):
Another two words of similar meaning which are often confused are MAY and MIGHT.
We use MAY when there is a fair chance that something will happen.
I may be player of the year.
Tom might be player of the year.
SECTION 1 (6 questions):
CAN is used when we mean we are capable of doing what we want to do.
MAY must first of all obtain permission.
E.g. I can play football but I may not be allowed.
SECTION 2 (6 questions):
Another two words of similar meaning which are often confused are MAY and MIGHT.
We use MAY when there is a fair chance that something will happen.
I may be player of the year.
Tom might be player of the year.