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MODALS and SEMI-MODALS: MAY

USE:
The Modal MAY is used with verbs and adds a special meaning. Like most Modals,
MAY has more than one meaning.

MEANING:
"You may leave early."(PERMISSION)
"They may buy a new house." (POSSIBILITY)

FORM:
Like other Modals, MAY goes before the verb and only has one form.
AFFIRMATIVE
[MAY + VERB]
John may go with you.
They may visit us later.
NEGATIVE
[MAY + NOT + VERB]
You may not leave the table.
We may not go to the party later.
YES/NO QUESTIONS
[MAY + SUBJECT + VERB + REST]
May we leave now?
May I help me?
Answers:
Yes, you may.
No, you may not.
WH-QUESTIONS
[WH-WORD + MAY... VERB...]
When may we leave?

EXAMPLES:
Girl: "Mom, may I have a cookie?"
"Okay, but only one. Your brother may
Mother: want one, too."