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He may be sleeping." vs "He might be sleeping
My dear and respected teacher,
1: "Hello, child...Where's your dad?I have some work with him.Please tell him to come out." correct?
2: "It may have rained". incorrect?
3: "It might have rained." correct?
4: "He may be sleeping." AND "He might be sleeping." What's the difference please?
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Re: He may be sleeping." vs "He might be sleeping

Originally Posted by
twilit1988
My dear and respected teacher,
1: "Hello, child...Where's your dad?I have some work with him.Please tell him to come out." correct?
2: "It may have rained". incorrect?
3: "It might have rained." correct?
4: "He may be sleeping." AND "He might be sleeping." What's the difference please?
1. OK
2. No, it is fine.
2 = 3 in terms of probability
4. with 'might' the probability is lower
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