2006-07-11 10:14:34 · 5 answers · asked by mspies11 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
One is asking permission (May I go to the park?). The other is asking the chance of something. (Might I die today?). If you use might for the park question, you are just asking if there is a chance of you going to the park, and a good answer is, "You might, but we'll see."
2006-07-11 10:18:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"may" for requesting or granting permission, e.g. May I come in late tomorrow? Yes you may.
"might" is a conditional or posits a contingency, e.g. Might you cross the road? (Is it likely that you will be crossing the road) Yes I might cross the road (if I want to walk on the other side)
2006-07-12 07:12:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
May is implying permission as "Yes, you may go to the movie".
Might is implying a final decision has not yet been reached as "I might go to the movie, if my mother lets me".
2006-07-11 17:20:20 · answer #3 · answered by lcmcpa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
might means: can
but may means: perhaps
Good Luck.
2006-07-11 17:18:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ohhh god you reminded me my disgusting grammar teacher
2006-07-11 17:18:12 · answer #5 · answered by nalan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋