THE VERB “MAY”PERHAPS + S + WILL OR S + WILL PROBALY + VLOOK AS IF...

25. THE VERB “MAY”

Perhaps + S + will or S + will probaly + V

Look as if

It is possible that..

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Seem

There’s a good chance + S + will + V

In all probability / likelihood + S + will + V

It’s quite likely that + S + will + V

a. I think it may rain.

It looks as if…………..

b. The house may have been occupied for several months.

It looks as if……….

c. It may solve my problem, but I haven’t just had time to read it.

Perhaps it………

d. If I am lucky I may get the job I have applied for.

There’s………..

e. The strikers may go back to work next week.

In all………

f. Over the years one may become an authority on one’s hobby.

Over the years it is quite ………

g. They might have a party at the Town Hall.

They probably………..

h. Mr Grey’s business may be better than he says it is.

It is possible………..

i. George may work in a bank.

It is possible………

j. Mr and Mrs Grey may have dinner in a cheaper restaurant now.

It is possible……….