Permission Usage Quiz

When asking for permission in a formal situation, which modal verb is commonly used?

• may

• can

• might

• shall

Fill in the blank: '____ I go to the restroom?'

• Will

• Should

• May

• Can

Which modal verb is used to ask for permission in a polite/formal way?

• might

• shall

• may

• can

In which sentence is 'may' used correctly to ask for permission?

• May you bring me some wine?

• May I go to the restroom?

• May he have the salad?

• May they try something?

Fill in the blank: 'You ____ leave early if you need to.'

• might

• will

• can

• should

When is 'could' typically used to ask for permission?

• When asking for permission in a sarcastic manner

• When asking for permission in a polite manner

• When asking for permission in a demanding tone

• When asking for permission in a informal tone

Which modal verb is used to express possibility in the past?

• could

• may

• will

• should

Fill in the blank: '____ I borrow your pen for a moment?'

• Do

• Can't

• Will

• May

Find the wrong word to fill in the sentence:
"_____ you please help me with this?"

• may

• could

• can

Which three modal verbs show permission?

• Can

• Should

• May

• Could