Question

Exercise 1. Fill in the blanks with can, may or could:
_______I come to see you tomorrow, Sir? Yes, you may.
2. ______I leave the school an hour early?
3. John, you .______stay with us as long as you like.
4. I have an important match._______ I have your bat, please?
5. _______you remit the fine, Sir?
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Answer 1

Answer:

1. May

2. Can

3. can

4. may

5. Can

Answer 2

1. May I come to see you tomorrow, Sir? Yes, you may.

2. Could I leave the school an hour early?

3. John, you can stay with us as long as you like.

4. I have an important match. Can I have your bat, please?

5. Could you remit the fine, Sir?

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Permission

▶ Can I use your telephone? .. informal

▶ May I use your telephone? .. formal

▶ Could I use your telephone? ..very polite

▶ Yes, you may. .. permission granted formally

▶ No, you may not. .. permission denied

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