Grammar Tips:
may be (two words) is a verb that means “to be possible, is possible, am likely, is likely, will probably.
Since may be (2 words) is a verb, there should be a subject before it in a sentence.
maybe (one word) is an adverb that means “perhaps.”
Maybe vs. May Be
Read the tips on the right of this page. Use context to help you fill in the blank with the correct response.
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It ________ that it will rain tomorrow.
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________ we could have class on line this week.
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I didn’t see American Idol. It ________ on later as a re-run.
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I didn’t see it either. ________ David won.
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I didn’t want to buy the lawn mower yet. It ________ on sale later
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Can I go with you? I ________ able to help you carry it.
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What’s wrong with her? ________ she’s having a bad day.
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What’s wrong with him? He ________ having a bad day.