Asking for permission beginners

Can I drink some water?

• No, you may not

• Yes, you can

• No, I could

May I stand on my desk?

• Yes, I can

• No, you may

• No, you may not

May I leave class early?

• No, you can't

• No, you may not

• Yes, I could

May I ask a question?

• Sure, you may

• Yes, you could

• No, you can't

Can I open the window?

• No, you may not

• Yes, you can

• No no

Could I borrow your pencil?

• Yes, you may

• No, you cannot

• No, you couldn't

May I go to the bathroom?

• No, you can

• Yes, you may

• Yes, you could

May I come in to the classroom?

• No, you not

• Yes, you may

• No, no can