Can Vs May Vs Might. To me might is much more natural in informal conversation and may sounds more formal. However how they are used in a sentence can vary.
Can is now the verb of choice for ability and both can and may are still used in the possibility. Even if you rarely make the distinction between these words its important to know the difference between may vs. To me might is much more natural in informal conversation and may sounds more formal.
Might is the past tense of may.
However you could write infers that you had the ability or chance in the past or that you have an opportunity in the future. Aug 16 2011 Might Have vs May Have Difference between might have and may have can be a bit confusing as both speak of possibility. Aug 14 2019 May is the more formal word and if you are at all concerned about being tut-tutted a safe choice. In this English lesson we will review the use of Modal Verbs can could may and might in daily situationsJoin my complete self-study programme to reach al.
