Asking for Permission Structures

This video tutorial by Andrew from Crown Academy of English teaches how to ask for permission in English. It covers various methods including 'May I', 'Can I', and 'Could I', explaining their usage in traditional and modern contexts. The video also introduces expressions like 'Do you mind if' and 'Is it alright if' for asking permission. Additionally, it provides guidance on how to respond to permission requests, whether granting or refusing them politely.

What is the main topic of today's English lesson?

• How to describe ability

• How to ask for permission

• How to apologize

• How to give directions

Which phrase is considered the most correct way to ask for permission in traditional English?

• Could I

• Can I

• May I

• Do you mind if

What is the structure of using 'May I' to ask for permission?

• May I + future tense of the verb

• May I + present continuous form of the verb

• May I + base form of the verb

• May I + past tense of the verb

In modern English, which phrase is commonly used to ask for permission despite being incorrect in strict English?

• May I

• Do you mind if

• Can I

• Could I

What is the primary use of 'Can' in strict English?

• To express a wish

• To describe ability and opportunity

• To ask for permission

• To make a suggestion

Which phrase is more formal than 'Can I' but has the same meaning?

• Is it alright if

• Do you mind if

• Could I

• May I

What is the structure of using 'Could I' to ask for permission?

• Could I + present continuous form of the verb

• Could I + base form of the verb

• Could I + past tense of the verb

• Could I + future tense of the verb

What does the expression 'Do you mind if' imply?

• Is it a problem for you if

• Can I

• May I

• Could I

What is the structure of using 'Do you mind if'?

• Do you mind if + present simple form of the verb

• Do you mind if + base form of the verb

• Do you mind if + future tense of the verb

• Do you mind if + past tense of the verb

Which phrase can be used as an alternative to 'Is it alright if'?

• May I

• Could I

• Is it okay if

• Do you mind if