Pongy  +  549934 Sat, 02 Aug 08 07:43 AM Hi, I have been confused with the use of "may" and "might" for a while now. What's the differences between "may" and "might" and when do we use them, on what different occasions? For instance, what is the difference between the following sentences: It may not be true. | It might not be true. It may happen. | It might happen. No matter how long it may be. | No matter how long it might be. It may have been.. | It might have been.. Thanks in advance. Pongy Joined on Sat, Nov 17 2007 Thailand New Member 21 Difference Between

	CalifJim  +  549940 Sat, 02 Aug 08 07:54 AM Pongy “when do we use them” Make it easy on yourself.  Always use might if you have a choice.  Later, once you have mastered might, if you want to write more formally or for some academic purpose, and you have a choice, use may. If it's a matter of permission, you don't have the choice.  Use may in that case, or can.  May I help you?  Can I help you?  You [may not / cannot] cross this line; the police are doing an investigation here. CJ  CalifJim Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004 California Veteran Member 22,424 "There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche