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Can and could: permissions and requests

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We use can or can't to give or refuse permission. We use can or could to ask for permission.

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We use can or could to make requests. Could is more formal and polite than can.

*6 o 19.2 Match the questions with the answers a-f. Listen and check your answers. ÿ
Practise in pairs.

ÿ Can you tell me the time, please? d a OK.What's the problem? O
1 Could you help me with my homework, please? _ b Yes, sure. Here they are.
2 Can I use your ruler? - c Yes, sure. Cheese or egg?
3 Could I see your photos? _ d Yes. It's6 o'clock.
4 Can I have a sandwich, please? e OK, but hurry up!

5 Can you wait for me, please? _ f No, you can't. Sorry. Ineed it.

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