Both "may" and "can" are used to indicate that something is allowed, but "may" is more formal: "You may leave whenever you like" is more formal than "You can go whenever you want to." Children are often taught that only "may" is used for permission, and that "can" is used only for ability.
Can could may might sentence?
1)She (can, could, may, might, must) have practiced a lot. Her performance was amazing. 2)I can't find my watch anywhere. I (can, could, may, might, must) have lost it.
Can and could sentences examples?
We use could to show that something is possible, but not certain:
- They could come by car. (= Maybe they will come by car.) ...
- It can be very cold here in winter. ...
- That can't be true. ...
- It's ten o'clock. ...
- It could be very cold there in winter. ...
- They know the way here. ...
- She can speak several languages. ...
- I can see you.
