Special Socks May Make Walking Easier
Researchers tested the socks on 12 young adults.
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Source: Phys.org, 2026-11-04.
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In this lesson: Identify a study’s result and use “may” for a possibility.
Grammar in this story: Possibility with may
special socks that may help people use less energy
Use “may” before the base form of a verb to say something is possible. Everyday example: “A short rest may help me concentrate.” Do not add -s after may: “may help”, not “may helps”.
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Tell a friend what the test found and why you cannot promise the socks will help them.
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The group used about two per cent less energy on average. Only twelve people took part, so the result does not show that the socks help everyone.
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