May / Might
Read and listen to four conversations using the grammar.
Conversation 1 | Free PDF Worksheet
Man: Where is Sue? She is not in class today.
                        Woman: She may have a game. She is on the basketball team.
                        Man: No, that can’t be it, the season is over. Maybe she is sick.
                        Woman: She might be sick. She looked tired yesterday.
                        Man: That might be it. I’ll call her and see if she’s OK.
                        Woman: No, don’t do that. She might be sleeping.
                        Man: You’re right. I will wait for her to contact us.
                      Woman: Who knows? She might come today, she may just be late.
Conversation 2 | Free PDF Worksheet
Man: When will you retire?
                        Woman: I might retire next year.
                        Man: Really? So soon! What will you do after you retire?
                        Woman: I will probably travel. I love travelling.
                        Man: That sounds fun. Where will you go?
                        Woman: I’ll probably go to Europe, but I may go to Asia.
                        Man: Well, you will have lots of time. You can do both.
                        Woman: You’re right. I might do both.
                        Man: What about hobbies? I know you like to play golf.
                      Woman: I probably won’t play golf that much. It’s too expensive.
Conversation 3 | Free PDF Worksheet
Man: The mall is so crowded today. I cannot find parking.
                        Woman: I know! It’s full. There might be a sale at the department store.
                        Man: Maybe, or there might be a special event.
                        Woman: Perhaps. What could it be?
                        Man: There might be a concert or festival.
                        Woman: That could be it. I didn’t hear anything on the news, though.
                        Man: Well, there might not be any parking for a while. Should we go home?
                        Woman: No, let’s wait. A space might open up soon.
                        Man: Look! Here comes someone. They might be leaving.
                        Woman: They may be. Let’s see if they leave.
Conversation 4 | Free PDF Worksheet
Man: Where are the kids?
                        Woman: No one is home yet. They may not come home for dinner.
                        Man: How come? Where is Jason?
                        Woman: I think he’s with his friends. They might be at the mall.
                        Man: What about Melanie?
                        Woman: She’s not home yet. She might still be at school.
                        Man: Well, I’m hungry. Let’s eat without them.
                        Woman: No, let’s wait a little longer. They might be home soon.
                      Man: OK, but not too much longer.
Modals of Probability - Grammar Notes
(Q) Where will you go for vacation?
                        (A) I will go to Spain.
                        (N) I won’t go to Madrid, though.
(Q) Will you go to Barcelona?
                        (A) I will surely go there.
                        (N) I won’t have time.
(Q) Where will you go for vacation?
                        (A) I might go to France.
                        (N) I might not, though.
(Q) Will you see Sue in Paris?
                        (A) I might.
                        (N) I might not.
(Q) What will you do tonight?
                        (A) I may just stay home.
                        (N) I may not do anything.
(Q) Will you be home tomorrow?
                        (A) I may.
                        (N) I may not.
(Q) What will you have for dinner?
                        (A) I’ll probably have chicken.
                        (N) I probably won’t eat.
(Q) Will you have time to see me?
                        (A) I probably will.
                        (N) I probably won’t.
Gap Fill: Complete the conversation with the correct word!





