Question 1

Which of the following is an informal way to ask for permission?

Accepted Answer

Can I borrow your laptop?

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Would you mind if I use your laptop?

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May I please use your laptop?

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Is it alright if I borrow your laptop?

Question 2

What is an appropriate way to ask for permission to take a photograph in a public place?

Accepted Answer

Is it alright if I take a photo of you?

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Can I snap a picture?

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Let me take your picture.

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I will take a photo now.

Question 3

What is a polite way to give someone permission to enter your room?

Accepted Answer

You may come in.

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Just walk in.

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You're allowed in here.

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I guess you can come in.

Question 4

What is an appropriate response if someone asks to use your phone and you want to decline?

Accepted Answer

Sorry, but I need it right now.

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I don't care if you use it.

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Sure, take it.

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You can't have it.

Question 5

How should you formally request permission to leave a meeting early?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, may I leave the meeting early?

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I have to go now.

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Let me leave early.

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Can I just walk out?

Question 6

What is a polite way to ask for permission to take a day off from work?

Accepted Answer

Would it be possible for me to take a day off next week?

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Can I have a day off next week?

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I need a day off next week.

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I'm taking the day off.

Question 7

How should you politely decline a request to share your notes with a classmate?

Accepted Answer

I'm sorry, but I need to keep my notes for studying.

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No way, get your own.

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You can't have them.

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I won't share my notes.

Question 8

Which of the following is an appropriate way to ask for permission to use someone's car?

Accepted Answer

Could I please borrow your car for the afternoon?

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Let me use your car.

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Can I drive your car now?

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I'm taking your car.

Question 9

What is a polite way to give permission in response to a request?

Accepted Answer

Of course, you can use it.

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You must ask someone else.

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I'm not sure about that.

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No, you can't use it.

Question 10

Which phrase is appropriate to use when asking for permission to borrow someone's book?

Accepted Answer

May I borrow your book?

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Let me have your book.

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Can I take your book?

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I will borrow your book now.

Question 11

What is a polite way to give permission to a friend to use your computer?

Accepted Answer

Sure, go ahead and use it!

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You can't use it.

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I don't think so.

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No way.

Question 12

What should you say to a friend who asks if they can join you for lunch?

Accepted Answer

Of course, I would love that!

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Maybe next time.

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You can't come.

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No, I want to be alone.

Question 13

If a classmate asks if they can record your presentation, how should you respond if you agree?

Accepted Answer

Yes, that's perfectly fine!

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Only if you ask my professor.

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You shouldn't record it.

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No, I don't want that.

Question 14

What is an appropriate way to ask for permission to leave a classroom early?

Accepted Answer

May I leave the classroom a little early?

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You can't stop me. all of us!

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Can I go?

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I'm leaving now!

Question 15

When someone asks if they can take a photo of you at an event, what is a polite way to respond if you agree?

Accepted Answer

Sure, go ahead!

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I don't want you to.

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Only if you pay me.

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No, don't take my photo.

Question 16

If you want to share your textbook with a student but need it back later, how should you ask?

Accepted Answer

Can I lend you my textbook, but could you return it after class?

Answer

Take it and don’t bother returning.

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I’ll give it to you later.

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Just keep it, I don’t need it.

Question 17

If you want to make a suggestion for a group study session, how should you phrase it?

Accepted Answer

How about we have a study session together this weekend?

Answer

Do whatever you want.

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You should study with me.

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I think you need my help.

Question 18

If a student asks to use your calculator during a test, how should you respond if you agree?

Accepted Answer

Yes, feel free to use it!

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Ask someone else.

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No, it's mine.

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You shouldn't use anyone else's.

Question 19

How should you respectfully decline a request to borrow your headphones?

Accepted Answer

I'm sorry, but I need them right now.

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You can’t borrow them.

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I won’t let you.

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No way, get your own.

Question 20

How should you ask for permission to borrow a classmate's notes?

Accepted Answer

Could I please borrow your notes for a bit?

Answer

Give me your notes.

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Let me have your notes.

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I need your notes now!

Question 21

How would you politely ask for permission to borrow someone's laptop?

Accepted Answer

Could I please borrow your laptop for a bit?

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Can I take your laptop?

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I need your laptop.

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I'm taking your laptop now.

Question 22

Which phrase indicates that someone is giving permission?

Accepted Answer

Sure, go ahead!

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You'll have to ask someone else.

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I don't think so.

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No way!

Question 23

What is a polite way to decline a request for permission without being rude?

Accepted Answer

I appreciate your asking, but I can't allow that right now.

Answer

No way!

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Absolutely not!

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Don't even think about it.

Question 24

What is an appropriate response if someone asks for permission to use your phone?

Accepted Answer

Of course, just be sure to return it.

Answer

No, you can't use it.

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Why would you need it?

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It's not allowed.

Question 25

When asking a professor for permission to submit an assignment late, what is the best approach?

Accepted Answer

I hope it's okay, but can I submit this assignment late due to unforeseen circumstances?

Answer

I'm late, deal with it.

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I forgot it, can I turn it in anyway?

Answer

You're going to accept it late, right?

Question 26

If you want to ask a friend for permission to use their car, how should you phrase your request?

Accepted Answer

Would it be alright if I borrowed your car for the day?

Answer

I need to use your car now.

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Give me your car.

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Let me take your car.

Question 27

How can you indicate that you are granting permission to a classmate who wants to study together?

Accepted Answer

Sure, I'd love to study with you!

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Find someone else.

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No, I'm too busy.

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I don't want to.

Question 28

What should you say if someone asks if they can borrow your notes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, feel free to take them, but please return them after you’re done.

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No, they're mine.

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You can't use them.

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Find your own notes.

Question 29

What is a respectful way to ask for permission to study in a quiet area of the library?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, would it be alright if I used this table to study?

Answer

I’m taking this table.

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This table is mine now.

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Can I just sit here?

Question 30

If a friend asks to borrow your video game, what is a good way to grant permission?

Accepted Answer

Sure, just make sure to take good care of it!

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Why would you need it?

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No, I don't trust you with it.

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You can't have it.

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