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Different From vs. Different Than
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Good vs. Well
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This video explains the difference between good and well—and, more importantly, when to use each one.

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I vs. Me
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May versus Might, a la Shmoop. Paula, the cute girl who sits next to you

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in chemistry class, leans over one morning and asks if you're going to Timmy's birthday

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bash on Friday night.

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You'd like to reply using “may” or “might”...

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...but which word do you choose? Decisions, decisions…

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Believe it or not, there is a subtle difference between “may” and “might”.

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Yes, we know they both start with an “m”. There's still a difference.

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Use “may” when you mean that something is likely to happen.

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If you say you may be at Timmy's party on Friday night...

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...you mean you're probably going to be there.

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By the way, if you keep talking to Paula during class, your chemistry teacher may bean you

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in the head with a dry-erase marker.

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Especially if his name is Mr. White. Use “might” when you mean that something

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isn't likely to happen.

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You might win an all-expenses-paid trip to Cozumel for two...

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...and Paula's parents might consent to letting her go with you. Yeah, keep dreaming.

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And that's the rule on “may” and “might”. “May” means something is likely to happen...

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...and “might” means flowers will bloom in hell first.

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See you there, Mr. White…

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