Asking and Giving Permission

Which of the following is the most polite way to ask for permission?

• Can I take this?

• Let me borrow this.

• May I please borrow this?

• Give me that.

Which sentence asks for permission correctly?

• You're letting me borrow this.

• I'll take this now.

• Can I use this, please?

• This is mine now.

Which of these phrases is not polite when asking for permission?

• Could I please have a turn?

• Give me that.

• Is it okay if I use your notes?

• May I sit here?

Teacher : Is it okay if you submit the assignment tomorrow?

Student : Yes, of course.

The student is...

• Asking permission.

• Giving permission.

• Refusing permission.

• Accepting a request.

What is a polite way to refuse permission?

• Not a chance.

• Maybe next time.

• I don't think so.

• Please don't.

"May I take a look at your notes?"

This sentence shows an expression of...

• Offering something.

• Apologizing.

• Refusing permission.

• Asking for permission.

Jenna : Could I sit here?

Mark : Yes, please do.

From the dialogue, we know that Mark is...

• Asking permission.

• Declining permission

• Giving permission.

• Giving an invitation.

You want to sit next to a friend who is already seated in class. What would you say?

• Move over.

• I'm sitting here.

• Can I sit here, please?

• Make space for me.

Sarah : Do you mind if I borrow your bike?

Ben : I'd rather not, I need it later.

Ben is...

• Apologizing.

• Giving permission.

• Asking for permission.

• Refusing permission politely.

Which phrase shows that the speaker is asking for permission in a polite way?

• Hand that over.

• I'm going to take this.

• May I have a turn, please?

• Move aside.