类别 全部 - negative - interrogative - prohibition - permission

作者:Esteban Acevedo 3 年以前

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MAY

The modal verb "may" is frequently used in formal contexts to express various nuances of possibility and permission. It helps in making formal suggestions, granting or seeking permission, and indicating potential outcomes.

MAY

MAY

Type in the name of the book you have read.

Type the main events of the book, classifying them in: events from the beginning, events from the middle, and events from the end of the book.

Describe the story visually. Add a representative picture for each of them.

Question
May we sign the contract in a month?
May there be the possibility of leaving my resume?

Type the main events from the end.

Add a representative picture for each of them.

Denial
You may not work
We may not need your service

Type the main events from the middle.

Add a representative picture for each of them.

Affirmaion
We may schedule a meeting tomorrow
You may work with us

Type the main events from the beginning.

Add a representative picture for each of them.

Prohibition

For no reason you may not attend today's meeting
You may not leave the office until you finish your job duties
May he smoke in the warehouse?
May I enter the winery without a helmet?

Permission

May she come back to the office later?
May I call you later?
We may not collect your data until you authorize us.
You may not leave the meeting because we haven't finished

May give permission

Positive
They may help you finalize the sales balance
He may deliver the packages tomorrow

Take notes while you read the book. Write here your favorite quotes from the book.

Topic principal

Forms

Interrogative
May we interview the director?
May I go and pack the products?
Negative
Affirmative
It may that the other month give them a raise
You may access a better position

uses

What is the reason why the author wrote the book?

Is used more in formal situations
Is typically used to make formal suggestions
Is used to indicate possibility/probability to ask for or grant permission

Function

Who is the author of the book? Type in his/her name.

Speculate about past actions
she is late. she may have missed her plane
Express Wishes
May the new year bring you happiness
Ask for permission
May I borrow your pen please?
Give Permission
You may have another coockie if you like
Possibility
You may sing with us