Asking for Permission in English

The video tutorial discusses the use of permission words such as 'can', 'could', and 'may'. It explains the specific contexts in which these words are used, including direct permission and past tense scenarios. The tutorial also covers special expressions for asking permission, like 'do you mind' and 'is it okay'.

Which words are commonly used to express permission in English?

• Might, Would, Should

• Must, Should, Ought

• Can, Could, May

• Will, Would, Shall

How is 'cannot' correctly spelled?

• Can not

• Cannot

• Can-not

• Caanot

When is it appropriate to use 'may' for permission?

• When giving permission to an individual

• When giving permission to a group

• When discussing general rules

• When talking about past events

What is the difference between 'can' and 'may' in terms of permission?

• 'Can' is used for ability, 'may' is for permission

• 'Can' is for permission, 'may' is for ability

• Both are used interchangeably

• Neither is used for permission

What should you use to express past permission instead of 'may'?

• Shall

• Could

• Might

• Will

Which phrase indicates a past permission?

• I may go

• I will go

• I could go

• I can go

How do you express that you were not allowed to do something in the past?

• I wasn't allowed to go

• I didn't go

• I couldn't go

• I mustn't go

What does the phrase 'be allowed to' mean?

• To be unable to do something

• To be forced to do something

• To have permission to do something

• To have the ability to do something

Which expression can be used to politely ask for permission?

• Do you mind if I...

• Must I...

• Shall I...

• Will I...

What does 'do you mind if I sit here?' imply?

• You are asking if you can sit there

• You are telling someone to sit there

• You are unsure about sitting there

• You are refusing to sit there