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Grammar 1:Modules: Permission













 2. PERMISSION.


a. Can.

  • We use can to ask for permission.

   -Can I use your pen?

   -Can I take another biscuit?

   -Can we use our dictionaries?


  •  We use can to give permission.

   -You can wait in my office if you like.

   -She can use the computer if she needs it.

   -I’m sorry, you can’t borrow the car                         tonight. (refuse a permission.)

  •  To talk about rules made by someone else.

   -Each passenger can take one bag onto                   the place. (Are allowed …)

   -Can you park in this street on Sundays?                 (Are you allowed to …)

b. May.

  

  • We use may to ask for permission. (It is rather formal)

            -May I see the letter?

            -May I leave the room, Professor Smith?

  • To give permission.

   -You may telephone from here.   (You are                 allowed to …)

   -You may use my fax machine if you                       want.

   -You may go to the party if you want.

c. Could. 


  • We use could to ask for permission. (It sounds more polite)

   -Could I take the test tomorrow?

           -Could we borrow your ladder, please?

   -Could I have a look at your newspaper?

  • To talk about permission in the past.

   -In the 1920s you could drive without                     taking a test. (You were allowed to … )


Notice: that could is not used to give permission or to refuse permission; instead, we use can’t or may not.

   -A: Could we picnic here?  B:       I’m sorry.                     I’m afraid you can’t.

   -Members may not bring more than two               guests into the club.


Practice.

  • Write these sentences using can, could or may.


    1. I'd like to talk to you Ben.(friendly)

    ………………………………………………………

     2. I would like to use your phone. (more polite)

    ………………………………………………………

     3. I would like to stop work early today. (formal)

    ………………………………………………………

     4. Take my bike if you want to.

    ………………………………………………………



                                                             ENG 4 every1

                                                                                                               

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