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MAY 18
Posted by NaSuHa
In asking and giving permission politely, you can use can, could or may. Below
are some tips on how you can use these modal auxiliaries;
Can
You use can to ask for or giving permission. Can is less formal than could or
may.
For example:
Could
You use could to ask for and give permission. It is more polite than can. It is also
used to show permission given in the past.
For example:
May
You use may in a formal situation when you ask for and give permission.
For example:
Apologising
Responding to apology
I apologise for
I understand completely.
In an informal situation
Apologising
Responding to apology
Not to worry.
Forget it.
Never mind.