maybe vs may be
Maybe is a single-word adverb of probability, whereas may be is a two-word verb phrase consisting of a modal and a main verb.
an adverb meaning perhaps or possibly
Maybe we should call the office before we leave for the meeting.
may be
a verb phrase indicating a possibility
There may be a slight delay in processing your recent application.
-
May be we can reschedule the appointment for next Tuesday.
Maybe we can reschedule the appointment for next Tuesday.
-
It maybe raining later this afternoon so bring an umbrella.
It may be raining later this afternoon so bring an umbrella.
Remember Maybe = Perhaps. May be = Might be.
Fill the gap with one of the two options.
- 1.
The project will take three weeks, or even a full month.
- 2.
The results of the blood test available by tomorrow morning.
More like this in Grammar and structure.