do your homework, or you (may/might) lose points on your grade.
which one is it and what is the rule for this?
2007-10-30 12:22:22 · 3 answers · asked by Nicholas 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
the correct word is "might"
the word "may" implies that you are ALLOWED to lose points and that is just retarded XDDD
2007-10-30 12:30:03 · answer #1 · answered by sharl617 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might. May means you are allowed to lose points and doesn't apply to the context of the sentence.
2007-10-30 19:57:30 · answer #2 · answered by Tyrian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"May" is certainly used to express permission; but not only does it also express a possibility, it does so with more force than "might". "Might" is used as an auxilliary in the past. e.g. "I might have done."
"May" is the word to use.
2007-10-30 21:36:32 · answer #3 · answered by picador 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋