Understanding Modals of Permission

The video tutorial covers the use of modals for permission and prohibition, focusing on 'can', 'could', 'may', 'can't', and 'must not'. It explains the form and structure of modals, how they are used to ask for and give permission, and how they express prohibition. The tutorial provides examples for each modal, highlighting the differences in formality and context of use.

What is the primary purpose of modals of permission?

• To indicate future plans

• To describe past events

• To give and ask for permission

• To express ability

Which modals are covered in this lesson?

• Will, Would, Shall, Should

• Can, Could, May, Can't, Must Not

• Might, Must, Shall, Should

• Would, Could, Might, Must

What is the structure of a modal in an affirmative sentence?

• Subject, Modal, Base form of the verb

• Base form of the verb, Modal, Subject

• Modal, Subject, Base form of the verb

• Subject, Base form of the verb, Modal

How does the structure change in a question form?

• Modal, Base form of the verb, Subject

• Base form of the verb, Modal, Subject

• Modal, Subject, Base form of the verb

• Subject, Modal, Base form of the verb

Which modal is used for informal permission requests?

• Must

• Can

• May

• Could

What is an example of using 'can' to give permission?

• Can I borrow your pen?

• May I see your ticket?

• You can leave your bags here.

• Could I use your computer?

Which modal is more formal and polite for asking permission?

• Could

• May

• Can

• Must

Can 'could' be used to give permission?

• Yes, always

• No, only for asking

• Yes, but only in informal settings

• No, it is used for prohibition

Which modal is the most formal for asking permission?

• Must

• May

• Could

• Can

What is an example of using 'may' to give permission?

• Could I borrow your pen?

• You may eat your lunch at your desk.

• Can I smoke in the house?

• May I go to the toilet?