Are you confused about when to use “might” and “maybe”? You’re not alone! These two words sound similar and both talk about possibilities, but they have different jobs in a sentence.
“Might” is a helping verb that shows something could happen, like “I might go to the party.” On the other hand, “maybe” is an adverb that means perhaps or possibly, and it usually starts a sentence, like “Maybe I’ll go to the party.”
Want to get it right every time? Take this easy and fun Might or Maybe Quiz! Test your knowledge, improve your English Grammar, and never get stuck choosing between these two again.
The words “might” and “maybe” can be tricky for English learners.
- Might is a helping verb (modal verb) used to show possibility: I might go to the park.
- Maybe is an adverb meaning “perhaps”: Maybe I’ll go to the park.
They sound similar but are used in different ways.
This short and easy quiz will help you understand the difference. Let’s begin!
Might or Maybe Quiz
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Examples and Exercise test of the Might or Maybe Quiz
1. Which sentence is correct?
a) She maybe go to school today.
b) She might go to school today.
c) She might be go to school today.
2. Choose the correct sentence:
a) Maybe we will eat pizza tonight.
b) We maybe will eat pizza tonight.
c) We might will eat pizza tonight.
3. Fill in the blank: I ______ watch TV after dinner.
a) maybe
b) might
c) maybes
4. Which sentence is correct?
a) He maybe is at the shop.
b) Might he is at the shop.
c) Maybe he is at the shop.
5. “Might” is followed by which type of verb?
a) Past tense
b) Base form (simple form)
c) -ing form
6. Fill in the blank: _____ we should take the bus instead.
a) Might
b) Maybe
c) Might be
7. Which is correct?
a) He might have lost his bag.
b) He maybe have lost his bag.
c) Maybe he might have lost his bag.
8. Fill in the blank: I’m not sure, but I ______ help you later.
a) maybe
b) might
c) maybes
9. Which sentence is correct?
a) It maybe rains later.
b) Maybe it will rain later.
c) It might be rains later.
10. Which is wrong?
a) Maybe they will come.
b) We might go to the park.
c) They maybe go to the park.
Answers
- b) She might go to school today.
- a) Maybe we will eat pizza tonight.
- b) might
- c) Maybe he is at the shop.
- b) Base form (simple form)
- b) Maybe
- a) He might have lost his bag.
- b) might
- b) Maybe it will rain later.
- c) They maybe go to the park.
FAQs
Can “might” and “maybe” mean the same thing?
Both show possibility, but “might” is a verb helper, and “maybe” is an adverb.
Can I say “I maybe go”?
No. You should say “I might go” or “Maybe I will go.”
Which is more formal, “might” or “maybe”?
“Might” is more formal, especially in writing.
Where do we usually put “maybe” in a sentence?
At the beginning: Maybe I’ll see you later.
Conclusion
Might and maybe are small words with big differences.
- Use might with another verb to show possibility.
- Use maybe at the start of a sentence to mean “perhaps.”
By taking this quiz, you now know when to use each word correctly. Practice a little every day, and you’ll be using them like a native speaker in no time.