Gopal : May I come in, sir?
Headmaster : Yes, of course. What do you want?
Gopal : Sir, May I get an application form for
scholarship?
Headmaster : We have not yet received them from the
office. You may come after a week.
Gopal : But my parents are leaving for Varanasi in two
days.
Headmaster : In that case you might try to get it from the
office.
Gopal : Thank you, sir.
Note:
1. ‘May’ is the expression used in asking for permission.
2. ‘May’ is also used for suggesting probability.
3. ‘Might’ is used for polite suggestion...
