Expressions of Asking for Permissions.

Asking for Permission

May I use your dictionary, please?
Can I turn on the TV, Mom?
Do you mind if I sit here?
Could I submit the assignment tomorrow morning?
Would you allow me to leave the meeting?

Responsd
Givin/Allowing

Sure, here it is.
Yes, of course.
Not at all, please.
O.K., but before the bell rings.
Sure, you may leave.

Declining/Rejecting

Sorry. I am using it now.
Sorry, dear. You should study now.
Sorry. It's already occupied.
Sorry, you have to submit it today.
Sorry, but the meeting is very important.

Let's see the examples of the dialogue below!
Dialog1
Mr. Yoko : O.K., class. Are you ready for the test?
Student : Yes, Sir.
Edo     : Excuse me, Sir.
Mr. Yoko : Yes, Edo. What is it?
Edo     : May I leave the room, Sir? I need to go to the toilet.
Mr. Yoko : Sure, but please don't be long. We'll start the test in a minute.
Edo    : Yes, Sir. Thanks.
Mr. Yoko   : You are welcome.

Dialog 2
Kinar : Excuse me, Sir.
Mr. Jati    : Yes, Kinar, what can I do for you?
Kinar : May I take the encyclopedia into my class, Sir?
Mr. Jati    : I am sorry, Kinar, you may not. You can only read the encyclopedias in this room.
Kinar : But I need it to finish my homework now.
Mr. Jati    : If that's so, you may copy the material you need. Of course you have to pay for it.
Kinar : I see. Well, please copy the materials between the pages 34 and 38, Sir.
Mr. Jati    : O.K., please wait.
Kinar : Yes, Sir.

Expressions of Asking for Permissions.

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