Asking and Giving/Refusing Permission

Asking and Giving/Refusing Permission

Kali ini kita akan menambah pengetahuan tentang cara untuk meminta izin (asking for permission), memberi izin (giving permission), dan juga cara menolaknya (refusing permission) dalam bahasa Inggris.

Asking for Permission (Meminta Izin)

Contoh:

• Can I go with my friends tonight? 

• May I go with my friends tonight?

• Could I go with my friends tonight?

• Do you think I Could go with my friends tonight?

• Would it be possible for me to go with my friends tonight?

• Would you mind if I go with my friends tonight?

• Is it okay if I go with my friends tonight?

Giving Permission (Memberi Izin)

Ungkapan yang lazim digunakan:

• ·        Yes, certainly (formal)                                              

  ·        Yes, please.                                                                      

  ·        Yes, of course.                                                

  ·        Yes, you may do that.                                 

  ·        Of course you can.                                                       

  ·        No problem.                                                                   

  ·        Please feel free.                                                             

  ·        Sure                                                                                    

  ·        Go ahead                                                                         

  ·        No, I don’t mind                                                      

Refusing Permission (Menolak Izin)

Ungkapan yang lazim digunakan:

• Ø Unfortunately, you can’t do that.                            

  Ø Sorry, I think it’s impossible for you.                     

  Ø I have to say no for this case.                                    

  Ø You cannot do that.                                                      

  Ø You could not do that.                                 

  Ø I am afraid not.                                                               

  Ø No, you may not.                                                            

  Ø Sorry, you are not permitted.           

Multiple Choice

Mikhayla : “______________________?”

Anezka : “Yes, of course. Don’t forget to return it soon.”

The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is ....

• Do you need a typewriter

• Do you have a typewriter

• Is the typewriter expensive

• May I borrow your typewriter

Multiple Choice

Customer : “Could I try this shirt on?”

Shop assistant : “Yes, there is a fitting room over there.”

The underlined word is showing …

• Asking opinion

• Asking attention

• Asking permission

• Giving permission

Multiple Choice

Marchel : “Can I go out with my friends to the city park?”

Father : “Yes, you can. But, don’t forget to wear your mask”

Marchel : “Thanks, Dad.”

The underlined expression is used as ..…

• Refusing permission

• Giving Permission

• Asking Permission

• Asking Attention

Multiple Choice

Dinda : “Can I go out with my friends on Sunday?”

Mother : “Mmm ... OK. Yes, you can.”

Dinda : “Thanks, Mum.”

The underlined expression is used as ..…

• Refusing permission

• Giving Permission

• Asking Permission

• Asking Attention

Multiple Choice

Bilqees : “May I read a story before I sleep?”

Mother : “Sure! But try to sleep early.”

Bilqees : “Thanks a lot mummy.”

The underlined expression is used as ..…

• Refusing permission

• Giving Permission

• Asking Permission

• Asking Attention

Multiple Choice

Syifa : “Please mum, can I use the computer?”

Mother : “No, dear you can't.”

Syifa : “How about watching movie? I believe I will try to sleep after watching the movie. Okay?”

Mother : “No, please don’t. It's time to go to bed.”

The underlined expression is used as ..…

• Refusing permission

• Giving Permission

• Asking Permission

• Asking Attention

Multiple Choice

Arkananta : “May I come to your house this afternoon?”

Mahardika : “___________(Refusing Permission). I’m going to grandma’s house this afternoon. Maybe next time?”

The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is ....

• Sure

• I’m afraid I can’t

• Of course

• With my pleasure

Multiple Choice

Alzam : “Excuse me, Sir. May I close the door? It’s windy outside.”

Mr. Hidayat : “Oh, sure.”

The underlined expression is used to ask for …

• Help

• Permission

• Attention

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

“_________ borrow your dictionary?”

• May I

• Will I

• Shall I

• Am I

Multiple Choice

Mum : Can you do the washing-up, please?

Kinan : __________ (Refusing Permission). I have to do my homework.

• Yes, sure

• Yes, please

• No, I don’t mind

• I'm sorry, I can't