Is May a Adverb

language note: May is a modal verb. It is used with the base form of a verb. You use may to indicate that something will possibly happen or be true in the future, but you cannot be certain.

What kind of adverb is May?

Adverbs of frequency include often, rarely, never, always, usually,etc. The rule for the position of adverbs of frequency is they are usually placed before the main verb after a modal verb such as would, should, can, may, etc.

Is May an adverb of possibility?

modal verbs can, could, should, must, ought, may, would, might, will. In Years 5 and 6, your child will be taught to use modal verbs and adverbs of possibility in their independent writing.