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WorksheetsCan, Could and May
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What's the best way to speak to a world-famous author?
Can I have your autograph?
Could I have your autograph?
May I have your autograph?
What's an informal way to speak to your younger brother?
Can you turn off the TV?
Could you turn off the TV?
May I turn off the TV?
Which of these is correct?
"Can I" is best for semi-formal situations.
"Could I" is best for semi-formal situations.
"May I" is best for semi-formal situations.
Which of these is only used with the pronouns "I" and "we"?
can
could
may
How would you normally talk to your best friend?
Hey, can I borrow your car tonight?
Hey, could I borrow your car tonight?
Hey, may I borrow your car tonight?
How would you ask a question of the female receptionist in an office you are visiting for the first time?
Can you direct me to the elevators, hon?
Could you direct me to the elevators, please?
May I be directed to the elevators, Your Excellency?
You need to take a day off to accompany your elderly aunt to the hospital. Your boss is a strict man, who demands respect from his employees. What's the best way to ask him for permission?
Can I take the day off on Tuesday? I need to accompany my elderly aunt to the hospital.
Could I take the day off on Tuesday? I need to accompany my elderly aunt to the hospital.
May I take the day off on Tuesday? I need to accompany my elderly aunt to the hospital.
Which word is used in more casual and informal situations?
can
could
may
Which of the following is usually considered incorrect?
May I enter the auditorium now?
May we enter the auditorium now?
May they enter the auditorium now?
You work on the telephone in a customer service position. You can't hear what your customer is saying. What do you say to her?
Can you speak a little louder, please?
Could you speak a little louder, please?
May you speak a little louder, please?
