Modal Verbs for Permission

This video tutorial explains how to use modal verbs 'may', 'could', and 'can' to ask for and give permission. 'May' is the most polite form, 'could' is less formal, and 'can' is the least formal. Examples are provided for each verb, demonstrating how to ask for permission for oneself and others. The video also covers how to give permission using these modal verbs.

What is the primary purpose of modal verbs of permission?

• To indicate future actions

• To give or ask for permission

• To describe past events

• To express ability

Which modal verb is considered the most polite when asking for permission?

• Can

• May

• Might

• Could

How would you respond politely using 'may' if someone asks for another piece of cake?

• No, you may not.

• No, you can't.

• Yes, you can.

• Yes, you may.

Which modal verb is less formal than 'may' but still used to ask for permission?

• Shall

• Might

• Could

• Can

What is an example of using 'could' to ask for permission?

• May I have some more juice?

• Might I have some more juice?

• Can I have some more juice?

• Could I have some more juice?

Which modal verb is the least formal when asking for permission?

• Can

• Could

• Might

• May

What is an example of using 'can' to ask for permission?

• Can I wear shorts?

• Could I wear shorts?

• Might I wear shorts?

• May I wear shorts?

Is it possible to ask for permission on behalf of someone else using modal verbs?

• No, it's not possible.

• Yes, but only with 'may'.

• Yes, with 'may', 'could', or 'can'.

• Yes, but only with 'can'.

Which of the following is an example of giving permission using 'may'?

• You could sleep on the sofa.

• You might sleep on the sofa.

• You may sleep on the sofa.

• You can sleep on the sofa.

What is a less formal way to give permission than using 'may'?

• Using 'can'

• Using 'could'

• Using 'shall'

• Using 'might'