Permission (can/may/could) Exercises PDFSet 1: Can & Can't for Permission
20 questions·12 min·Answers included·Explanations included
Preview: Questions
Fill in the blank with the correct option.
1.___ I sit here, please?
a) Canb) Doc) Amd) Have
2.You ___ use my computer if you need to.
a) areb) canc) dod) will
3.Excuse me, ___ I borrow your pen?
a) dob) amc) cand) have
4.You ___ park here. It's a no-parking zone.
a) don'tb) aren'tc) haven'td) can't
5.___ I open the window? It's very hot in here.
a) Canb) Doc) Amd) Will
... and 15 more questions in the PDF
Preview: Answers
1.Can
2.can
3.can
4.can't
5.Can
... and 15 more answers in the PDF
Preview: Explanations
1."Can"(a)
Use 'Can I...?' to ask for permission in everyday situations. The structure is: Can + I + base verb.
2."can"(b)
'You can...' is used to give someone permission. It means 'You are allowed to' or 'It's OK for you to'.
3."can"(c)
'Can I...?' is a common way to ask for permission politely in informal and semi-formal situations.
4."can't"(d)
'You can't...' is used to say that something is not allowed or not permitted. It is common on signs and in rules.
5."Can"(a)
'Can I...?' asks for permission to do something. Here, you are checking if it's OK with the other person.
... and 15 more explanations in the PDF
Prefer practicing online?
Try our interactive exercises with instant feedback.