Grammar Exercise: One Word or Two Words?

Intermediate

Look at each of these sentences. Look at the expressions than can be one word (maybe) or two (may be) and decide if the sentences are correct or not.


1. Maybe your friend will come later in the day.
    Correct
    Not Correct

2. Everyday, I ask myself if I want to stay in this job or not.
    Correct
    Not Correct

3. Your father maybe stubborn, but you should treat him better - he is your father!
    Correct
    Not Correct

4. The woman was complaining about prices in the shops, saying she couldn't afford even common everyday items such as bread and milk.
    Correct
    Not Correct

5. John picks up Jenny from work at six o'clock every day. He drives her home and picks her up the next morning.
    Correct
    Not Correct

6. Is there anyway for me to apply for this job or is it too late?
    Correct
    Not Correct

7. Some times, I see you deep in thought and it seems you're very unhappy.
    Correct
    Not Correct

8. I'm glad I saw Tom tonight. Anyway, let's talk about something else for a bit.
    Correct
    Not Correct

9. We all thought it was a very hard exam, so maybe the pass mark will be quite low.
    Correct
    Not Correct

10. That may be the funniest joke I've ever heard!
    Correct
    Not Correct

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