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Asking Permission

Total questions: 94

Worksheet time: 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A: May I practise my English with the foreigner?

B: Yes, Certainly. It's very good.


The underlined sentence expresses.

a)

Asking permission

b)

Giving Permission

c)

Refusing permission

d)

Declining Permission

2.

A: Excuse me, may I wash my hand, Sir?

B: . . . . . . . . . (giving permission)

a)

Sure, you may.

b)

Sure, you may not.

c)

No, please do.

d)

No, please don't

3.

A: I'm very very hungry. But I forgot to bring my money.

May I borrow money?

B: Sure, how much?

A: Just 100 baht.

B: Here it is.


The underlined sentence expresses.

a)

Asking Permission

b)

Giving Permission

c)

Refusing Permission

d)

Declining Permission

4.

In a library.

A: Do you mind if I sit here?

B: ………………………………

A: Thank you.

B: You're welcome.


Which is the correct answer?

a)

Yes, you can't.

b)

Of course not.

c)

Go ahead.

d)

No, you can't.

5.

Kim: If you don’t mind, I would like to leave the class, Sir.

Mr. John: ................... . We are having a test now.

a)

Please do

b)

I’m afraid not

c)

Sure, you can go now

d)

Sorry, I don't have any problem

6.

Based on the situation in the picture, what will the girl say?

a)

Can you borrow my pen?

b)

Can't you borrow my pen?

c)

May I borrow your pen?

d)

May she borrow a pen?

7.

Customer: Is it alright if I try this shirt on?

Shop assistant: Yes, there is a fitting room over there.


The underlined word is showing.

a)

Declining Permission

b)

Asking permission

c)

Giving Permission

8.

Based on the dialogue in the picture, a boy express...

a)

Refusing permission

b)

Giving permission

c)

Asking for permission

9.

Novi: Can I go to the theatre with my friend?

Mother: …......, but don’t come home late.

Novi: All right.

a)

Of course

b)

No, you can’t

c)

Certainly not

d)

I can’t

10.

Zack: Can I borrow your ruler?

Mary: Certainly. Here you are.

Zack: Thank you.

Mary: ...…….................

a)

You’re welcome

b)

Thanks a lot

c)

You are kind

d)

It’s okay

11.

Which one is used to ask for permission?

(Two answers are available)

a)

No, I'm afraid you can't.

b)

Yes, of course, you can.

c)

Is it okay if I want to eat ice cream?

d)

Do you mind if I use your charger?

12.

Which one is used to refuse permission?

(Two answers are available)

a)

No, I'm afraid you can't.

b)

Yes, of course, you can.

c)

I'm sorry, but you can't.

d)

Can I watch TV?

13.

Which one is used to give permission?

a)

No, I'm afraid you can't.

b)

Yes, of course you can.

c)

Is it okay if i want to eat an ice cream?

d)

Can i watch TV?

14.

Which answer below that shows "Giving Permission"?

a)

Yes, please

b)

I think you shouldn't do it.

c)

No, I think it's impossible.

d)

No, Please don't.

15.

What is the right way to ask for this permission?

a)

May wash the dishes?

b)

May I wash the dishes?

c)

I may wash the dishes

d)

Wash the dishes

16.

what is the right way to ask for this permission?

a)

May I open the window?

b)

May open the window?

c)

I may open the window

d)

open the window

17.

Ani: Mom, I am so tired ..................?

Mrs. Donny: Sure, my dear. Don't forget to wash your feet.

a)

Is it alright if I go to bed now

b)

Can I have lunch

c)

Do you mind if I watch TV

d)

May I go to the gym now

18.

A: Can I turn off the television mom? I want to study.

B: Sure dear, you can.


The underlined expression is showing…

a)

Asking permission

b)

Giving permission

c)

Refusing permission

d)

Declining permission

19.

A: Is it okay if I ask you a question?

B: ….... I have to do something now. You can ask me later.


The appropriate expression to complete the dialogue is…

a)

Yes you can

b)

Alright

c)

I’m sorry, but that’s not possible

d)

Of course, I have lot of time

20.

A: ….... it okay If I use your phone?


What is the appropriate word to complete the sentence?

a)

Is

b)

Are

c)

Do

d)

Does

21.

Reorder.

a)

May

b)

I

c)

go

d)

to

e)

the stadium?

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
22.

Reorder

a)

Can

b)

I

c)

join

d)

Gürkan's

e)

birthday party?

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
23.

Reorder the following

a)

Can

b)

I

c)

write

d)

invitation

e)

cards?

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
24.

Reorder .

a)

May

b)

I

c)

watch

d)

Hababam

e)

Sınıfı?

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
25.

Reorder .

a)

May

b)

I

c)

read

d)

a

e)

book?

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
26.

Reorder.

a)

May

b)

I

c)

drink

d)

a

e)

lemonade?

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
27.

Reorder.

a)

May

b)

I

c)

play

d)

games

e)

with my friends?

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
28.

Reorder the following

a)

Can

b)

I

c)

ride

d)

a

e)

bike?

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
29.

Reorder .

a)

Can

b)

we

c)

play

d)

Chinese

e)

whispers?

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
30.

Reorder .

a)

Can

b)

I

c)

play

d)

Uno

e)

with my brother?

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
31.

Reorder.

a)

May

b)

I

c)

eat

d)

a

e)

sandwich?

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
32.

Reorder.

a)

Can

b)

we

c)

go

d)

to

e)

the cinema?

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
33.

Reorder .

a)

May

b)

I

c)

go

d)

shopping?

1)
2)
3)
4)
34.

Reorder.

a)

May

b)

I

c)

invite my friends

d)

for Sahoor?

1)
2)
3)
4)
35.

(In a library)

A : Is it OK if I sit down here, please?

B : ………………………………

A : Thank you.

a)

Yes , I mind.

b)

Yes, please do

c)

Of course not

d)

No , you can't

36.

A : Can you lend me your motorcycle this afternoon?. I have an appointment.

B : ………………………….. . I am going to use it this afternoon.

a)

What did you say?

b)

No, here you are

c)

I'm sorry, but It is not possible

d)

Sure, no problem

37.

A : Can I open the door?

B : ……………………… . It's windy outside

a)

No , please don't

b)

No, here you are

c)

Why you didn't do it?

d)

Are you hungry

38.

Can I borrow your phone charger, please?

a)

No , here you are.

b)

what did you say?

c)

Please, feel free and give it back to me

d)

No, you can't. Please buy one

39.

Eko : “The meeting will be held at 10 A.m.

Ahmad :”.......................... I come a little bit late?

Martha: No problem.

a)

Is it OK

b)

Would it be alright if

c)

Do you mind

d)

May I if

40.

Harry: “Do you mind if I join the meeting?”

Mona: “.......................... (Refusing the permission)

a)

Sure. You may, please.

b)

You can't. I am having lunch now

c)

I am sorry, you are not allowed

d)

That's alright

41.

Tyo: “If you don’t mind, I would like to leave the class,Sir.”

Mr. John: “................... . We are having a test now."

a)

Please do

b)

I think it is not possible.

c)

Sure, you can go now

d)

Sorry, I don't have any problem

42.

Lina : ................ I go home earlier, Sir?

Mr. Andy : .............,Lina, but you have to finish your work first."

a)

No problem

b)

Why do you want to do it?

c)

Sorry, You cannot

d)

Where is your home?

43.

(In a supermarket)

A : This box is very heavy. ......................

B : Sure, I'll be glad to help.

a)

Is this box yours?

b)

Please come to my home

c)

Is it expensive ?

d)

Can you give me a hand?

44.

Ani : Mom, I am so tired .................. ?

Mrs. Donny : Sure, my dear. Don't forget to wash your feet.

a)

Would be alright if I go to bed now

b)

Is it OK if I have lunch

c)

Do you mind if I watch TV

d)

May I go to the gym now

45.

Santi: May I go to library, please?

Mr. Rudy: ........................

a)

Do you where the library is ?

b)

Please sit down

c)

There you go

d)

Of course, you can

46.

You need to go to the restroom during the class.

what will you say to your teacher?

a)

Excuse me, may I wash my head?

b)

Can you help me Ma'am/Sir?

c)

Would you like to have a toilet?

d)

Would it be fine if I go to the toilet?

47.

Mia: Excuse me, Jack.. Is it OK if I sit here?"

Jack : "Yes please. It doesn't matter.


Mia is asking for.........

a)

Jack's request

b)

Jack's opinion

c)

Jack's help

d)

Jack's permission

48.

Based on the situation in the picture, what will the girl say ?

a)

Can you borrow my pen?

b)

Can't you borrow my pen?

c)

May I borrow your pen?

d)

May I borrow my pen?

49.

A : Excuse, me, do you mind if I use your mobile phone?

B : Of course no, ....................

a)

Here you are

b)

I am still using it

c)

I don't have my mobile phone

d)

I put it in my bag

50.

In a library. A : Can I sit down here?

B : ………………………………

A : Thank you.

a)

Yes , I mind.

b)

Yes, you can

c)

Of course no

d)

No , you can't

51.

A : Can you lend me your car this afternoon? I have an appointment.

B : ………………………….

a)

What did you say?

b)

I don't care

c)

Sorry, I will use the car this afternoon

d)

You can't borrow my car any time!

52.

A : Can I open the window?

B : …………………………………..

a)

No , please do.

b)

No , I would.

c)

Why you did it?

d)

Of course

53.

Can I borrow your book, please?

a)

No , here you are.

b)

Never mind

c)

Yes , and bring it back.

d)

You’re welcome.

54.

Is it okay if I turn on the TV?

a)

No, sorry.

b)

Absolutely sure.

c)

No, Please don't.

d)

I think you shouldn't do it.

55.

Martha : “The party will be held at 9 p.m.

Peter :”.......................... I come a little bit late?

Martha: No problem.

a)

Is it okay if

b)

Yes I can

c)

Can you

d)

Yes you may

56.

Harry: “Do you mind if I join the meeting?”

Mona: “.......................... (Refusing the permission)

a)

Sure. You may, please.

b)

Can't you?

c)

I am sorry, you are not permitted

d)

That's alright

57.

Satrio: “If you don’t mind, I would like to left the class,Sir.”

Mr.Rasyid: “Really sorry,Bro. That's not possible."


Mr. Rasyid expresses.......

a)

Giving a permission

b)

Asking for permission

c)

Request a permission

d)

Refusing a permission

58.

Which answer below that shows asking for permission?

a)

You may do it, please.

b)

No. Sorry you may not

c)

Can you do it?

d)

May I do it please?

59.

You need to go to the restroom during the class.

what will you say to your teacher?

a)

Excuse me, may I wash my head?

b)

Can you help me Ma'am/Sir?

c)

Would you like to have a toilet?

d)

Would it be fine if I go to the toilet?

60.

Lona: Do you mind if I go home earlier, Boss?

Boss: ".............Mia, but you must finish your work first."

a)

No problem

b)

Yes please

c)

It doesn't matter

d)

you are not allowed

61.

Maulana:"Excuse me Guntur, may I sit here?"

Guntur: : "Yes please. It doesn't matter.


Maulana is asking for.........

a)

Guntur's request

b)

Guntur's opinion

c)

Guntur's help

d)

Guntur's permission

62.

Fahrezky is getting birthday.

Aditya: "Rezky. May I blow this candle please?"

Sarah: "(refusing permission)...........! It's rezky's birthday.

a)

Why not?

b)

It does not matter

c)

You are not permitted

d)

You are allowed

63.

When you meet him for the first time, and you want to take a picture with him.

You would better say........

a)

Excuse me, do you have mobile phone?

b)

Can I borrow your photo?

c)

If you don't mind, I would like to take a picture with you. May I?

d)

May I ask your photo?

64.

Arrange!


Can - sweep - I - floor - ? - the

a)

Can I floor the sweep?

b)

Can I sweep the floor?

c)

Can I the sweep floor?

d)

Can sweep the floor I?

65.

a)

Could I close the door?

b)

Could I open the window?

c)

Could I clean the floor?

d)

Could I close the cupboard?

66.

May I see your homework?

a)
b)
c)
d)
67.

Complete!


Student: May I go to the toilet?

Teacher: Yes, please

Student: .....

Teacher: You are welcome

a)

I am fine

b)

Good job

c)

Thank you

d)

Goodbye

68.

a)

May I drink a cup of coffee?

b)

May I have breakfast?

c)

May I go to the toilet??

d)

May I drink some water?

69.

Arrange!


mind - you - Would - I - call - if - you - ?

a)

Would you mind I call if you?

b)

Would you mind if I call you?

c)

Would you mind if you I call?

d)

Would you if mind I call you?

70.

a)

May I go home?

b)

May I go to the canteen?

c)

May I go to school?

d)

May I go to the toilet?

71.

a)

Can I borrow your book?

b)

Can I borrow your bag?

c)

Can I borrow your pen?

d)

Can I borrow your ruler?

72.

Vera : May I swim in the beach, Mom ?

Mother: No, you may not. It is ....

a)

fear

b)

deep

c)

dangerous

d)

wave

73.

Q : May I give the money to the beggar?

A : ......Go ahead.

a)

Sorry

b)

Sure

c)

No, please

d)

You may not

74.

Q : May I open the door, Mom?

A : No, it is too windy. The underlined sentence expresses . . . .

a)

Giving permission

b)

Accepting Permission

c)

Declining permission

d)

Asking permission

75.

Sandy : Can I open . . . ? it's very hot

Chindy : Of course, go ahead.

a)
b)
c)
d)
76.

Thalita : May I practice my English with the foreigner?

Teacher: Yes, Certainly. It's very good. The underlined sentence expresses. . . .

a)

Asking permission

b)

Giving Permission

c)

Refusing permission

d)

Declining permission

77.

Dody : Do you mind if I sits next to you ?

Siti : No, Please do .The underlined sentence expresses that Siti . . . .

a)

Declining giving permission

b)

Giving permission

c)

Asking permission

d)

Refusing permission

78.

Lina : Excuse me, May I wash my hand, Sir?

Mr. Tony : . . . . (giving permission)

a)

Sure, please do

b)

No, please do

c)

Certainly, please do

d)

Sure, please don't

79.

Tito : Is it Okay if I turn off the lamp?

Dita : . . . it's still dark. (refusing permission)

a)

Certainly

b)

No problem

c)

Go ahead

d)

No, please don't

80.

Ani : Can I borrow your ruler please"

Binda : Sorry, I'm still using it. I'll lend you later

The underlined sentence expresses . . . .

a)

Asking permission

b)

Giving permission

c)

Refusing permission

d)

Accepting permission

81.

Chandra : Do you mind if I smoke here :

Lisa : Yes, of course .

From the dialog we know that Lisa . . . .

a)

Refusing permission

b)

Giving permission

c)

Asking for permission

d)

Declining permission

82.

Jojo : I'm very very hungry. But I forgot to bring my money. May I borrow your money, Tom?

Tom : Sure, how much?

Jojo : 5 thousand rupiah

Tom : Here it is

The underlined sentence expresses...

a)

Asking Permission

b)

Giving Permission

c)

Refusing Permission

d)

Declining Permission

83.

go - I - to - restroom - May - Sir - the - ?

The correct arrangement is . . . .

a)

I may go to the restroom , Sir?

b)

May I go to the restroom, Sir?

c)

Sir, I may go to the restroom?

d)

Sir, May I go to the restroom ?

84.

mind – if – I -?- you – your – Do – borrow- book - Biology

The correct arrangement is . . . .

a)

Do you mind if I borrow your Biology book ?

b)

Do you your mind if I borrow Biology book ?

c)

I borrow Biology book do you if your mind ?

d)

I borrow your Biology book if do you mind?

85.

Can I _____ films?

a)

eat

b)

call

c)

drink

d)

watch

86.

Can I _____ soda ?

a)

call

b)

drink

c)

listen

d)

borrow

87.

Can I _____ your computer?

a)

use

b)

call

c)

have

d)

drink

88.

Can I _____ ice cream?

a)

go

b)

use

c)

buy

d)

call

89.

Can I _____ your book?

a)

eat

b)

call

c)

watch

d)

borrow

90.

Can I _____ pizza?

a)

go

b)

eat

c)

call

d)

listen

91.

Can I _____ to the music?

a)

call

b)

use

c)

watch

d)

listen

92.

Can I _____ to the toilet?

a)

go

b)

use

c)

buy

d)

have

93.

Can I _____ my grandmother?

a)

have

b)

call

c)

borrow

d)

watch

94.

Can I _____ your french fries?

a)

use

b)

call

c)

have

d)

listen