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English 13 Public

Asking for permission.

Study Slideshow

Where is the main stress? "Could I go to the bathroom?'

BATHROOM

20

I can't thank you _ _ _ _ _ _

ENOUGH

25

Is it all _ _ _ _ _ if I close the window?

RIGHT

20

Would you _ _ _ _ if I go home early?

MIND

25

When do we use FORMAL language? Talking to a friend / Talking to your boss

BOSS

10

Answer and REFUSE permission "Can I answer the phone?"

EXAMPLE: I'm sorry, but you will have to wait

20

You want to borrow some money from a stranger. ASK for PERMISSION

Would you mind if.... Would it be ok to ..... Is it all right if...

25

Which answer is most formal? "Could we start right away?" / "Would you mind if we started now?"

Would you mind if we started now?

20

Which answer is LEAST formal? 'Can I go home?' / 'Would you mind if I go home early?"

Can I go home?

15

Is it GIVE or REFUSE permission? 'Sure, I don't see why not.'

GIVE

10

Is it GIVE or REFUSE permission? I'm sorry, but there's no time'

Refuse

10

You are about to have a meeting, you want to start early. Can you ASK for permission?

EXAMPLE: Can we start....? May we start....?

25

It's hot. Ask yuor teacher if you can turn up the air-con. Be FORMAL

Would you mind.... Would it be OK.... Could we/you .....

25