[Grammar] "probably may"

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kamikaze

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Just wanted to ask if this sentence is correct:

He probably may be doing homework.
 

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I just wanted to ask if this sentence is correct:

He probably may be doing homework.

Welcome to the forum. :hi:

No, that doesn't work. "Probably" and "may/may be" don't work together.

He is probably doing his homework.
or
He may (preferably "might") be doing his homework.

The first indicates probability. The second indicates possibility.
 

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It works only if the homework is on the topic of quantum mechanics. Edit: Me too, JJ.
 

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Welcome to the forum, kamikaze.

Please amend your profile. We like to think new members are telling us the truth about themselves.
 
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