expressions of permission

Expressions of ASKING FOR PERMISSION & GIVING PERMISSION

ASKING FOR PERMISSION

Can I ….? Can I use your car? Could I ……? Could I buy your computer? May I ……..? May I visit you today? Is it alright if I …..? Is it alright if I come to your room? Do you mind if I …..? Do you mind if I smoke here? Would you mind if I …..? Would you mind if I borrow your hand phone? I was wondering if I could …. I was wondering if I could borrow your motorcycle

GIVING PERMISSION

Yes, you can Sure Of course By all means No problem Certainly, Go ahead No, I don’t mind

REFUSING PERMISSION

I was wondering if I could not lend my father’s car for you Sorry …… I’m sorry, you can’t I’m sorry, you are not allowed I’m afraid not

Below is a sample of the dialogue using the expressions of PERMISSION

Syam	: Hey, come in. Great to see you. Have a seat, please.
Ahmad	: What a wonderful house you’ve got here.
Syam	: Is there anything I can get you ?
Ahmad	: Nothing, bye the way, Can I use the bathroom?
Syam	: Sure, it’s just on the hall.
Ahmad	: Thanks. (after a minute)
	May I turn on the television? I’m dying to watch the football game.
Syam	: Certainly, Go ahead, the remote’s on the chair.
Ahmad	: Thanks.
Syam	: How is the game ?
Ahmad	: Great. Do you mind if I turn on the A.C ? It’s really getting hot here.
Syam	: No, I don’t mind.