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Bookmark or Share- prepositions - On May of 2000 or in May of 2000? - English Language ...I know, for a specific date, it is used on: On 16 May 2016. I also know, when you refer to a month or year alone you use in: In June, In 2000 But I saw in internet some sources that when you put together a month and the year, they use both "on" and "in".
- What is the difference between "might be" and "would be"?Much like 'would', 'might' is also a modal verb, and is the past tense of 'may'. In terms of certainty, 'might' or 'may' has a lesser degree of certainty, when compared to 'would' or 'will'. The speaker suggests that resting is a good option, after work, and he is certain that this is true, with a hint of probability of the statement's validity.
- "May" meaning in biblical/religious language - English Language ...Following on that meaning, "may" can be used as a warning of a possibility. Like, "If you smoke too much, you may get lung cancer", or, "If you do that again, I may not be so forgiving next time." The first meaning is what is intended in "May God bless you." The third meaning is intended in, "My wrath may blaze up against them."
- modal verbs - when to use "will" and "may" in a sentence. - English ...Should I use "will" or "may" in the following sentence: I'm not planning on leaving the country any time soon, but you just don't know when a passport may/will come in handy"? One issue raised about the sentence was the usage of "may". Some people suggest I replace it with "will". I was wondering if the present construction is acceptable.
- When and how to use the words 'Maybe' and 'may be'?May be which has a similar meaning as might be or could be is two words. The word may in may be is an auxiliary verb. You can say that may be (two words together) is a verb phrase. (I wasn't sure about this "verb phrase" thing until I consulted some references.) Knowing that, it is now easy to answer your questions.
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