We use may and might to talk about things that are possible, but not certain.

I may go out tonight. → maybe yes, maybe no
She might start a new job next month. → it’s possible

Both words are used in the same way.
🔹 may = possible
🔹 might = possible (sometimes feels a little less certain, but the difference is small)

1. How to Make a Sentence

👉 may / might + base verb

• I may go.
• She might call later.
• They may arrive tomorrow.
• We might visit you this weekend.

✅ The verb after may and might is always in the base form: go, call, visit, work, etc.
✅ Same form for all subjects (I / you / he / she / we / they).

Situation	Example sentence
Weather	It may rain later.
Weekend plans	We might visit friends on Sunday.
School	He may study English next year.
Work	I might work from home tomorrow.
Invitations	They may not come to the party.

2. Negative Form

To say something is possibly not true, use:

👉 may not / might not + base verb

• I may not go.
• She might not travel this year.
• They may not come to the party.

❗ These forms are not contracted in modern English.
We say may not and might not — not mayn’t or mightn’t.

3. Time Expressions Used with May / Might

We often use may / might with time phrases about the future:

• later
• tonight
• soon
• this weekend
• after work / after class
• next week / next month
• on Saturday

I may call you later.
They might go to Italy next summer.

🧠 Quick Grammar Guide

Use	Form	Example
To talk about possibility (50% possibility)	may / might + base verb	She might call later.
Negative	may not / might not + base verb	We may not have time.
Questions	May + subject + base verb?	May I sit here? (more polite)
No “to” after may/might	❌ may to go → ✅ may go
No -s after may/might	❌ might goes → ✅ might go
No contraction	❌ mayn’t → ✅ may not

✅ may and might = same meaning
✅ might sometimes feels a little less certain
✅ Used for future or possible now, not past

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