Re-write the sentences. Use the words in brackets.
It is possible I’ll go home.(may) I may go home. 1. Maybe they’re brothers. (might) Theybrothers. 2. Maybe you’ll see her in town. (could) Youher in town. 3. Perhaps he doesn’t have a computer. (may) Hea computer.
4. It’s possible we won’t go out tonight. (might ) Weout tonight.
5. It’s possible she doesn’t want to play. (may) Sheto play.
6. Perhaps he’s at the cinema. (could) Heat the cinema.
Explanation: "Maybe" is equivalent to "might" when used to express a possibility in this context.
2. You could see her in town.
Explanation: "Maybe" is equivalent to "could" when used to express a possibility in this context.
3. He may not have a computer.
Explanation: "Perhaps" is equivalent to "may not" when used to express a possibility in the negative form in this context.
4. We might not go out tonight.
Explanation: "It's possible" is equivalent to "might" when used to express a possibility in the negative form in this context.
5. She may not want to play.
Explanation: "It's possible" is equivalent to "may not" when used to express a possibility in the negative form in this context.
6. He could be at the cinema.
Explanation: "Perhaps" is equivalent to "could" when used to express a possibility in this context.