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MODALS TO GIVE PERMISSION - Coggle Diagram
MODALS TO GIVE PERMISSION
Could
We also use could to ask for permission (but not to give it). Could is more formal and polite than can
Could I have your attention, sir?
– Sure.
May
May is the most formal way to ask for and give permission
May I begin?
– Of course.
Modals of Request
We can use the verbs ‘can‘ and ‘could‘ to ask for something
May I use your phone?
Modals to Give Permission
MAY
may borrow my car if you are careful
CAN
You can borrow this shirt.
Modal Verbs to Offer Help
indicates that something is possible (circumstances allow it or someone has the ability to do it).
SHELL
The modal verb shall is an auxiliary verb that is used in the affirmative to ask for an opinion on something.
Can I help you?
