Permission
- 2. • Can I use your pen? – Of course. • May I see the teacher? – Certainly. • Can I use your laptop? – No, I’m afraid you can’t
- 3. • Could I take your dictionary? – Yes, you can/ Yes, you may (NOT: Yes, you could)
- 4. • Could I stay a little longer? – I’m sorry, but you can’t (NOT: I’m sorry, but you couldn’t)
- 5. Exercises • Can I use your pencil? - … • May I see the doctor, please? - … • Could I make a phone call here? – Yes, you could • Could I enter this area? – I'm sorry, but you couldn’t