Modals of permission
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You’re a child and you formally ask a teacher for permission to leave the room.
May I leave the room?
You ask your mum for permission to go to a party tonight. You are polite but don’t use ‘may’.
Could I go to the party tonight?
You ask for permission not to come early tomorrow. You’re feeling informal.
Can I not come early tomorrow?
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