More, Most, Socket, Knife, and Matches

Notes from the KJ Class (2007/11/15)

These notes are from a senior citizen's class. They might also be helpful to other beginner level students.

"Do you ～"の質問に答える時、"Yes, I do."及び"No, I don't."で答えてください。

Q: Do you like bananas, peaches, and cherries?
A: Yes, I do.

"Which" + "most"の質問の場合、"～ more"又は"～ the most"で答えてください。

Q: Which fruit do you like the most?
A: I like peach the more.　→　I like peaches the most.

Warning Children about Dangers
子供に注意言葉

Do you know how to tell children why the above items are dangerous to play with? You can use these phrases:

Don't play with knives! You might cut yourself.
ナイフで遊ぶな！怪我するから！／手を切るぜ！

Don't play with the socket! You might electrocute yourself.
コンセントで遊ぶな！感電するから！

Don't play with matches! You might burn yourself.
マッチで遊ぶな！火傷 するよ！

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Maybe vs Might vs May

Extra Notes from the YT Class

• Use "might" to indicate a 50/50 chance of something happening in the future.
• Use "maybe" to indicate a 50/50 chance of something happening in the future, present, or past.
  

Examples of maybe and might:

Past	Present	Future
Maybe he studied English.	Maybe he studies English.	Maybe he will study English.
---	---	He might study English.

Additional information

Examples of may and might:

Past Perfect	Present Continuous	Future Continuous
He may have studied English yesterday.	He may be studying English now.	He may be studying English (tomorrow).
He might have studied English yesterday.	He might be studying English now.	He might be studying English (tomorrow).

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References:

1. CD-The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language
2. The American Heritage® Book of English Usage
3. New International Business English Updated Edition Student's Book

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