There are many things that we have to ask permission for. This means asking someone if it's okay to do something. To ask permission, we use the words:

can could may

When we are asking for permissions, we always ask questions. We can form these questions using:

request word + 'I' + verb

We usually use the words 'can' and 'could' to talk to familiar people informally, like with friends and family.

outside

Can I go outside to play?

dress

Could I borrow this dress for the party?

bathroom

Can I go to the bathroom?


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