How and when do we use each of the English modal verbs?
Uses of "may" (negative: may not)
- To show possibility (it is slightly stronger than "might")
"What he said may be true."
"It may rain."
"You may win the race." - To request or give permission
(this is a formal use, "can" is the informal version)
"You may sit down."
"May I speak?"
"He may not use the car."
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