Naomi D. answered • 05/05/21
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Is John coming by plane? He should, but he __ not. The flight got canceled.
A. can B. may
Is John coming by train? He should, but he __ not. He likes driving his car.
A. can B. may
The word "can" here is defined by whether or not a person is able to do something. The word "may" means that there is a choice. In the first sentence, does John have a choice or is he unable to? In the second sentence, does John have a choice, or is he unable to?
