Modals: Expressing Permission

Front

What modal verbs do we usually use to ask for permission?

Back

can, could, may

Front

Which modal do we most often use to ask permission from other adults?

Back

could

Front

When is ‘may’ most often used to ask for permission?

Back

Between a child and an adult

Front

Which modal is very rarely used now to ask for permission? Options: Can, Could, Might, May

Back

Might

Front

What word do we usually NOT use in the reply when someone asks for permission? Options: Can, Could, Be allowed to, Can't

Back

Could

Front

What word do we use to talk about hypothetical permission in the present / future?

Back

Could

Front

You're a child and you formally ask a teacher for permission to leave the room. Which sentence is appropriate for the situation?

Back

May I leave the room?

Front

You ask for permission not to come early tomorrow. You're feeling informal. Which sentence is appropriate for the situation?

Back

Can I not come early tomorrow

Front

Which sentence is appropriate for the situation: You tell your colleague that hypothetically he has permission to come in later tomorrow, but it would really be a problem? Options: You may come in later tomorrow, but it would really be a problem., You can come in later tomorrow, but it would really be a problem., You could come in later tomorrow, but it would really be a problem.

Back

You could come in later tomorrow, but it would really be a problem.

Front

What is the appropriate sentence for the rule against wearing jewelry at school? Options: You can't wear jewelry at school. , You couldn't wear jewelry at school. , You may not wear jewelry at school.

Back

You can't wear jewelry at school.