Saturday, June 18, 2011

Tell/Say; May/might

                    1   Choose the correct word, say or tell.
      a. I get really angry when you tell / say lies.
      b. When you see Sean, could you tell / say hello for me?
      c. Please, could you tell / say your sister that I can't meet her tonight?
      d. They tell / say Georgette is French, but she could also be Canadian.
      e. They tell / say me a good joke everyday.
       f. Tell / say me a lovely story, please ladies.
      Might \mait\ (PodrĂ­a) less probable &
          may \mei\ (Puede) more probable




2 Fill in the gaps in the sentences with may or might.
           (= less probable; (✔✔= more probable).
       a. (✔✔) If it's sunny tomorrow we _____________ go to the beach.
      b. () I´m not sure yet but I _____ study engineering or computer sciences.
      c. (✔✔) The economic situation is not very good and unemployment _____ increase.
      d. () I tried phoning him but he doesn't answer. He _____ be out or taking a shower.
      e. () Don't worry! It's not too late. Your friend _____ still come to the party.

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