Polite Expressions Quiz

Which of these is the most formal and polite way to ask for permission?

• Can I borrow your pen?

• Could I borrow your pen?

• May I borrow your pen?

• I want your pen.

Which of these is impolite?

• May I sit here?

• Could I watch a movie?

• Give me your phone.

• Can I play the game?

Which is a polite response when someone asks: “May I go to the park?”

• Whatever.

• Of course, have fun!

• I don’t care.

• Never!

Which of the following is a polite refusal?

• Sorry, not this time.

• No way!

• Stop asking.

• Never!

Which of these shows giving permission politely?

• Yes, you may.

• Sure, go ahead.

• Of course, please do.

• All of the above.

Which sentence is neutral (not permission)?

• Can you swim?

• Can I go out, please?

• May I come in?

• Could I borrow your dictionary?

Which answer is impolite giving permission?

• Whatever.

• Do what you want.

• I don’t care.

• All of the above.

“Excuse me, may I wash my hands?” is an example of...

• Polite asking for permission.

• Impolite order.

• Refusing permission.

• Neutral statement.

Which of the following is a polite refusal to “Can I eat cake before dinner?”

• Sorry, it’s not dinner time yet.

• No!

• Never!

• Stop asking.

Which expression is more polite than “Can I...”?

• May I...?

• Could I...?

• Both A and B.

• I want to...