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Some Structures Used when Asking for Permission
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Can I + verb - VERY INFORMAL Can I go out tonight?
Can he have dinner with us?
NOTE: The use of "Can I do something?" is very informal, and considered incorrect by
many. However, it is used in everyday informal speech and for that reason has
been included. Practice Situation: ask SB to go out
on a weekday evening with friends
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May I + verb May I have another piece of pie?
May we go out with our friends tonight?
NOTE: Traditionally, the use of "May I do something?" has been used for asking permission. In modern
society, this form has become a little more formal and is often replaced with other forms such as "Can
I..." and "Could I ..." Many argue that "Can I ..." is incorrect because it refers to ability. However, this
form is quite common in everyday situations. Practice Situation: Ask your boss to take a day or two off work
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Could I please + verb Could I please go with Tom to the movie? Could we please go on trip this weekend?
Do you think I could + verb Do you think I could use your cell phone?
Do you think I could borrow your car? Practice Situation: Have a conversation between a mother and a son who needs to go out and use the car
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Would you mind if I + verb in past Would you mind if I stayed a few more minutes?
Would you mind if I took a five minute break?
Do you mind if I + verb simple present
Do you mind if she stays?
Do you mind if I go?
Would you mind my + verb + ing + your + object Would you mind my using your cellphone? Would you mind my playing your piano?
Practice Situation: Have a conversation between coworkers working for long hours in the same office.
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Would it be possible for me + infinitive Would it be possible for me to use your
computer for a few minutes? Would it be possible for to study in this room?
Practice Situation: Have a conversation
between a new employee and coworkers.
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Giving Permission
If you would like to say "yes" to someone
who asks permission, you can give permission using these phrases:
Sure No problem. Go right ahead.
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Please feel free + infinitive
Refusing a Favor
I'm afraid I'd prefer if you didn't / don't.
Sorry, but I'd rather you not do that.
Unfortunately, I need to say no.
I'm afraid that's not possible.
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Saying 'no', is never fun, but sometimes it's necessary. It's common to offer a different solution to try to help out even if
you can't give permission.