Grammar

make/ let and be allowed to

We can use make, allow and let to talk about
Obligation, Permission and Prohibition.
 Obligation
Make + object + infinitive without to

Examples

1. My boss makes me work very hard.

2. My parents make me tidy my room on
Saturdays.
 Permission
• Let + object + infinitive without to
Examples.
He let me read letter.
Ana is a terrible mother. She lets her children do
whatever they want.

Allow + object + to + infinitive

Our science teacher allows us to ask questions.
 Permission
Subject + Be allowed + to + infinitive

Examples:

1. Children aren’t allowed to eat too many

sweets.
2. We were allowed to watch TV until late.
 Prohibition
Not let + object + infinitive without to

Examples.

My boss doesn’t let me leave until five o’clock.

My mother didn’t let me wear make up when I
was younger.
The lesson is also in the book page 68, we
have some exercises.