Modal Auxiliary Verbs: Can and May for Possibility

Quiz 211: Modal Auxiliary Verbs – 4

Can and May: Possibility

Both CAN and MAY express possibility (संभावना).

Handy Tips (लाभदायक सलाह)

1. Use MAY when the possibility is logical or mixed with doubt.
2. Use CAN when the possibility is theoretical or general.

PW (Practice Work)

Fill in the blanks with can or may.

1. It ______ rain before evening.

*(Rain is possible because there are clouds in the sky.)*

1. ______ the news be true?

1. She ______ not be dishonest.

1. I ______ do that.

*(It’s not certain that I shall do that.)*

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