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I may not be able to vs I may be not able to

The correct sentence is "I may not be able to." The placement of the word "not" is important in this context, and it should come before the verb phrase "be able to." The alternative phrase is not grammatically correct.
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Explained by Michele A.
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Last updated: July 21, 2024

I may not be able to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express uncertainty about one's ability to do something in the future.

Examples:

  • I may not be able to attend the meeting tomorrow.
  • She may not be able to finish the project on time.
  • They may not be able to come to the party.
  • He may not be able to lift that heavy box.
  • We may not be able to find a solution to this problem.
  • I mean, I may not be able to break out any of my special moves.
  • I may not be able to dance, but there's one thing I can do really well, and that's stand perfectly still.
  • I may not be able to contort myself out of this time.
  • I may not be able to kill you.
  • I may not be able to read your mind, but I read his.
  • I may not be able to best Alfonso man to man - that doesn't mean I can't win.
  • I may not be able to see, but I know.
  • Just in case I got to get out of here in a hurry, I may not be able to bring a relief fire chief over here fast enough.
  • I may not be able to beat you, but I came here to face you, to end this in front of my people.
  • I may not be able to call for a few days.
  • I may not be able to stay the whole time.
  • I may not be able to get myself out.
  • I may not be able to do the show tomorrow night.
  • Well, Teresa... I may not be able to read minds like Jane, but even I can tell when something's going on.
  • I may not be able to prove anything today, but you have involved way too many people here, General.
  • I may not be able to keep whatever you tell me just between us, even if I want to.
  • I'm afraid I may not be able to make it home tonight.
  • Mr. Wolfe, I may not be able to help you next time.
  • I may not be able to talk as fast... but my tongue is certainly more versatile.
  • I may not be able to transport back here again.

I may be not able to

This phrase is not correct in English. The word order is incorrect, and "not" should come before the verb phrase "be able to."

Alternatives:

  • I may not be able to

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