Asking for Permission
May I ...?
Muwashofat
Adab Makan dan Minum
learning Objectives
G • Use the social function, structure, and language feature correctly.
O • Complete the dialog using the expression of permission
A • Make a dialog by using the expression of Asking and giving permission
L • Do a short conversation using expressions for asking and giving
permission
Asking and Giving
1 Permission isPermission
requesting someone’s approval to do
something.
Asking and giving permission is the process of
2
requesting approval to do something and responding
to that request, either by allowing or refusing it.
3 Radit: Can I borrow your notebook?
Bima: Yes, sure! Just return it after class.
Purpose:
To request permission for someone to do
something.
(untuk meminta izin seseorang untuk melakukan
sesuatu)
Excuse me, Sir!
May I go to the
Yes, you may
restroom?
Thank you, Sir.
Ask for permission
A
• Can I borrow your pencil?
S
• Excuse me. Could I go to the restroom?
K
• May I come in, please?
I
• Is it Ok if I open the window?
N
• Would you mind if I sit here?
G
• Do you mind if I turn on the AC?
Giving permission
G
• Yes, you may.
I
• Yes, you can.
V
• Sure, go ahead.
I
• No, I don’t mind.
N
• Of course.
G
• Yes, please.
Refusing permission
R
• Sorry, not this time
E
• I’m afraid you can’t
F
• Sorry, you are not permitted
U
• No, I’m sorry
S
• No, you cannot
E
• Maybe later
Read the dialog:
Lara: Mom, can I go to my friend’s birthday party tomorrow
night?
Mom: Hm.. sure, but what time doeas the party usually last?
Lara: It usually goes until around 9 p.m., Mom.
Mom: Alright, you may go, but make sure you’re back before 10
p.m.