May vs. Might Quiz
Authored by Silvia Montufo Urquízar
English
11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When is 'may' used to talk about probability?
When it is impossible for something to happen
When there are less chances of something happening
When there are more chances of something happening
When it is likely for something to happen
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is 'might' used in relation to the probability of an event happening?
It indicates a high probability
It indicates a low probability
It indicates an impossible event
It indicates a certain event
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CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what context can you use 'may' or 'might' when deciding to attend a party?
May - 50% chance, Might - 30% chance
May - 70% chance, Might - 50% chance
May - 30% chance, Might - 10% chance
May - 90% chance, Might - 70% chance
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is the negative form of 'may' and 'might' constructed?
May never and might never
May no and might no
Mayn't and mightn't
May not and might not
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When is 'may' used to talk about permission?
When asking for permission in a formal setting
When asking for permission in a rude manner
When asking for permission in a demanding way
When asking for permission in a casual setting
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT true about 'might'?
It is used to talk about permission
It indicates a low probability
It is less polite than 'may'
It is not used with contractions
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CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between 'may' and 'might' in terms of probability?
Might indicates higher probability than may
May indicates higher probability than might
May and might have the same probability meaning
May and might have opposite meanings
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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