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Latest post Thu, May 21 2009 9:28 AM by Mister Micawber. 1 replies.
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Anonymous  +  740982 Thu, 21 May 09 09:14 AM
Hello!

Is it possible to say I heard your sales results were excellent. May you get a bonus this year?


Which is the best alternative must or have to... Do you know if we must/have to have visas for the Caribbean?


Thank you in advance!

Mister Micawber  +  741014 Thu, 21 May 09 09:28 AM
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Is it possible to say "May you get a bonus this year-- I suppose that it is grammatically possible, but it certainly not normal.  'Might you get a bonus?'



Which is the best alternative must or have to... Do you know if we must/have to have visas for the Caribbean?-- 'Have to'(= obligations from an outside authority) is the choice according to many grammar books, but actually both are in use for both inner and outside obligation.

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