Beginner English Grammar (A2) Lesson 12 of 25

May / Might

Read and listen to four conversations using the grammar.

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Conversation 1

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

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

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

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.

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