Exercise40

Determine the meaning of the modal verb may. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1.May Iaskwhat you intend to do?

2. “I may have one or two people coming in tomorrow evening,” she said. “Why not join us?”

3. Fashions change so quickly nowadays: they may have alteredby the time

you get upstairs.

4. He looked embarrassed, and it occurred to me that he might have been

listeningat the door.

5. You might bemore considerate to your parents who always think of your

well-being.

6. He asked if he might bringhis younger brother to the party.

7. You might have warnedus that the dog was dangerous.

8. I’m sure the film will be dull – we mightjustas wellstayat home.

9. Whatever else I may be, I am not a fool.

10. I can’t say I remember noticing the box – but, of course, it may have

beenthere all the time.

11. You may cometomorrow a little later.

12. You may not go boating– it’s too windy.

13. You may callme Dolly if you like, but you mustn’t call me child.

14. Don’t worry; the telegram may cometomorrow.

15. Charles may have beenat the club all this time.

16. Fix your mind not on what you may have donelong ago to hurt but on

what you can do now to help.

17. You may get upnow.

18. It was entirely my fault. Please, forgive me. MayIkissyou?

19. “MayIspeakto you?” I said to the nurse.

20. Mayit neverbe forgotten!

Exercise 41

Complete the sentences using may / may not, might / might not.

1. _____ I have a look at this pair of jeans?

2. Where's Bob? - I'm not sure he ____ be having lunch.

3. Fashions _____ be changing, but style remains.

4. It ____ be true.

5. It _____ rain tomorrow.

6. Who knows what ____ happen in the future?

7. Be careful. You _____ burn yourself.

8. ____ each day bring you closer to better health.

9. People _____ smoke in non – smoking areas.

10. He _____ have forgotten.

11. You _____ use the phone.

12. _____ I speak to Mr. Jones, please?

13. She _____ have warned him about the danger.

14. Ann _____ come to the party tonight. She isn't well.

15. If I knew him better, I _____ invite him to dinner.

Exercise 42

Use the appropriate form of the infinitive in brackets after the verb may / might.

Example:

• Tom may_____(study) in his room.

• Tom may be studyingin his room.

1. He may _____ (speak)to Jenny yesterday.

2. May I _____ (have) a cup of coffee, please?

3. She looks pale. She might _____ (be)sea-sick. The sea is stormy.

4. For all I hear he may still _____ (live)in that old house of his.

5. You may _____ (take)the last copy if nobody needs it.

6. Helen can't grasp the idea. She might _____ (think) of something else.

7. You may _____ (read)this paper, it's not a secret.

8. Daniel may not ____ (catch)the bus. I expect he missed it.

9. The car won't start. It may ____ (run out)of petrol.

10. Where's Dr. Brown? - He may ____ (examine)a patient at the moment.

11. I may _____ (make)a mistake, but I don't agree with them.

12. You might _____ (consult)a dictionary to avoid mistakes.

13. I can't find my umbrella anywhere. - You might ____ (leave)it in the

office.

May = Be allowed to / Be permitted to

Exercise 43

Transform the following sentences replacing modal verb may / mightwith the appropriate form of its equivalentsto be allowed to / to be permitted to.

1. Emma is not well today, so she may leave work early.

2. In the Zoo visitors may not feed the animals.

3. Applicants having the TOEFL score exceeding 600 may choose a

university to study.

4. Visitors may get their money back if they are badly served here.

5. You may not smoke in the office.

6. May I change my holiday from April to July?

7. For safety reasons nobody may carry dangerous articles such as

flammable liquids, explosives, etc. in passenger’s baggage.

8. Economy class passengers may have 20 kg of luggage free of charge, first

class passengers – 30 kg.

9. You may not visit the USA without a visa.

10. In the USA people under 21 may not buy and drink alcohol.

11. May you cross the street when the light is green?

12. In the early days of motoring, before 1878, cars might not go faster than

4 miles an hour.

13. - May I use your telephone, please, Mr. Taylor? - Certainly, you may.