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Grammar 5e

May we go to the can/can’t – may/may not
canteen, Miss?
• We use can/can’t to express ability/lack of ability. I can read. I
Of course, you can. can’t play the guitar.

• We use can/can’t to ask for/give/refuse permission in informal
situations. Can I go out, Dad? Yes, you can./I’m afraid you
can’t.

• We use may to ask for permission more formally. We use
may/can to give permission (formal). We use may not/can’t
to refuse permission(formal). May I use your phone, Mr Tyler?
Yes, you may/can./No, you may not/can’t. NOT: Yes, you
could./No, you couldn’t.

3 Look at the pictures. Ask and answer questions, as in the example.

1 23 4

ride a horse play video games drive a car play the piano

A: Can you ride a horse?
B: Yes, I can./No, I can’t.

4 Which of the activities in Ex. 3 can/can’t you do? Tell the class.

Mime an 5 Ask and answer questions, as in the example.
activity. The
class in teams 1. Ask you dad for permission to go to the cinema with your friend.
guess what you Your dad refuses.
can do. A: Can I go to the cinema with my friend?
B: No, you can’t.

2. Ask you teacher for permission to leave early.Your teacher agrees.

3. You want to use a school computer. Ask your teacher for
permission.Your teacher refuses.

4. Ask your sister to borrow her umbrella.Your sister agrees.

5. Ask your mum for permission to use her laptop.Your mum refuses.

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