Question

In the sentence below, what is the bold modal verb being used to do?

*(May is the bolded word)*

“Keep your seatbelts on. We may run into some rough weather,” said the pilot.

Choose 1 answer:

(Choice A)
A
The pilot is using may to talk about the possibility of rough weather.

(Choice B)
B
The pilot is using may to give someone permission.

Answer 1

A.

Step-by-step explanation:

The pilot talking about the weather, and he's telling everyone to put on the seat-belts not asking for their permission to tell them this.