1. ASKING PERMISSION
Can I close the window, please?
Do you mind if I smoke?
Do you mind if I go with her?
May I borrow your pen?
2. GIVING PERMISSION
Sure, go ahead
It’s okay with me
No, I don’t mind
Why not? You have my permission
I won’t stop you
Certainly
3. DENYING PERMISSION
No, you may not.
You can’t
Yes I do mind
I don’t think so
I will not permit you to
I absolutely forbid you
4. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING DIALOGUES USING
THE EXPRESSION OF ASKING/GIVING/DENYING
PERMISSION
1. In the office
Paul: do you have a ruler?
Terry: yes
Paul:__________________________
Terry:______________. But don’t forget to return it to
me
2. Butet asksUnang for a ride in his car
Butet: Nang, are you going downtown?
Unang: Yes,I am
Butet:___________________________________?
Unang:_______. Get in. where do you want to go?
Butet:____________________________________
Unang: Allright
5. ENJOY THIS. WORK IN PAIRS. CREATE A DIALOG
BASED ON THE FOLLOWING SITUATION
A student has to type a paper for class the next
day, but his typewriter is broken. His roommate’s
typewriter is in good condition, so he wants to
borrow it