This document provides examples of using the words "can" and "may" in different sentence structures. It gives 5 sentences where either "can" or "may" could be used, and asks the reader to choose the appropriate word based on whether ability or permission is being expressed. The sentences cover asking for quiet time in someone's room, making plans with an injury, needing parental approval to go to the movies, uncertainty about weather, and safety requirements for playing sports.
This document provides examples of using the words "can" and "may" in different sentence structures. It gives 5 sentences where either "can" or "may" could be used, and asks the reader to choose the appropriate word based on whether ability or permission is being expressed. The sentences cover asking for quiet time in someone's room, making plans with an injury, needing parental approval to go to the movies, uncertainty about weather, and safety requirements for playing sports.
This document provides examples of using the words "can" and "may" in different sentence structures. It gives 5 sentences where either "can" or "may" could be used, and asks the reader to choose the appropriate word based on whether ability or permission is being expressed. The sentences cover asking for quiet time in someone's room, making plans with an injury, needing parental approval to go to the movies, uncertainty about weather, and safety requirements for playing sports.
INSTRUCTIONS: use can or may according to the sentences.
1. ( Can / May ) I come to your room for a quiet evening? My
friends are too noisy. 2. I don’t think I ( can / may ) go with you to the concert on Saturday because I hurt my foot. 3. My daughter ( can’t / may not ) go to the movies without my permission. 4. It is a sunny day! But the weather ( can / may ) change. We never know. 5. The children ( can’t / may not ) play soccer with their shoes. They need to wear tennis shoes.