MODALS

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

• must, have, should

• can't, musn't

• can, could, may

• has. have, had

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

• May I leave the room?

• Can I leave the room?

• Could I leave the room?

_________ I go to the library, please?

• can

• can't

I _____________ go to bars because it's prohibited for 17 years old and below.

• can

• can't

_____________________ if I use your phone, please?

• Can it be OK

• Could it be Ok

• May it be Ok

• Would it be OK

______________ you open the window, please? It's hot in here. (Polite request)

• Could

• Wouldn't

• Couldn't

• Won't

_______ I speak to Mr. Smith, please? (formal polite request)

• Can

• May

• Would

• Would you mind if

Can you help me put these books away?

• Request

• Permission

Give me a drink.

• Polite Request

• Not so polite request

Would you pass me the sugar?

• No, I can't

• Yes, but I think the milk the is already sweet.

• Lemon tea or iced tea.

• Yes, of course.