Modal Verbs

Modal Verbs

Asking , giving or refusing permission

Asking for permission

We use can to ask for permission to do something in informal contexts:

-Can I open the window, please?

-Yes, you can! go ahead!

-Mom, can we go to McDonald's this weekend?

-No, we can't we are going to your uncle's house

could is a more formal and polite way to ask for permission

Excuse me, could I close the window?

Could you tell me what time is it?

may is the most formal and polite way of asking for permission:

-May I borrow your pen?

-Yes, you may. Here it is!

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