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USAGE
MAY vs MIGHT
#4 Speculate about past actions
⇒ May/ Might + have + past participle
She is late. I think she may have missed her plane.
#5 May to express wishes
May you both live a long and happy life together.
Note: “Might” not be used in this case
USAGE
SHOULD vs OUGHT TO
#1 Both to give advice, a recommendation
(This is to say that it is the right thing to do)
I think you should exercise regularly.
#2 Both to express obligation that is not as strong as
Must
Passengers should check in at least 2 hours before departure
time.
Note: Sometimes Should is used instead of Must to make rules, orders or instructions
sound more polite.
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