Jerónimo's Lesson
Future tense: present continuous, may and might.
May and Might
- Predictions.
- When we are NOT sure about something.
- 50% certainty.
Jack may be coming to see us tomorrow.
Structure
Affirmative
Negative
- Subject + MAY + Verb in infinitive + (...)
- Subject + MIGHT + Verb in infinitive + (...)
- Subject + MAY NOT + + Verb in infinitive + (...)
- Subject + MIGHT NOT (mightn't) + Verb in infinitive + (...)
What will you eat for lunch? I may eat at McDonald’s for lunch.
Are you watching the game on Sunday? I might not watch the football game on Sunday; I am too busy.
I have a lot of homework to do, so I may not go to her party this weekend.
It may rain later on. We’d better take an umbrella.
Present Continuous
- To talk about future arrangements.
- To talk about plans that have been confirmed.
I'm visiting my friend tomorrow.
Where are they going this weekend?