Asking for Permission

Asking for Permission Digunakan untuk mengungkapkan permintaan izin untuk melakukan sesuatu atau meminjam sesuatu.

Can I …? Could I …? May I …? Do you mind if …………? Would you mind ………? Is it all right ………? Is it okay ………? Asking for Permission

Of course. Yes, certainly. Yes, that’s fine. Yes, that’s all right. Yes, sure. Okay. Why not. Giving Permission Go ahead. No, not at all. No, of course not.

I’m sorry it’s not allowed. Well, I’d rather you didn’t. Refusing Permission I’m afraid you can’t. Sorry,… I’m afraid not. I’m sorry it’s not allowed. Well, I’d rather you didn’t. Sorry, no one is permitted.

Contoh: 1. Mrs. Irwan : Oh, hello, Mrs. Agam. Could I use your telephone for a minute? Mrs. Agam: All right. Mrs. Irwan : Thank you. And is that this morning’s paper? Mrs. Agam: Yes, it is.

Mrs. Irwan : May I borrow it? Mrs. Agam: Sorry, I haven’t finished reading it yet. Mrs. Irwan : Oh, I see. It doesn’t matter.

2. Tanti : May I borrow your dictionary, please? Heny : Yes, of course. It’s on my disk. Tanti : Do you mind if I borrow your pen? Heny : Sorry, I am using it myself.

Contoh Soal: 1. Yayah : Is it all right if I invite my classmates to celebrate to celebrate my birthday party tomorrow might? Mrs. Ina: ……………………… Yayah : Thanks, Mrs. Kirman.

a. Sorry, I am busy then b. Yes, that’s all right. c. Sorry, it’s not allowed d. I’m afraid you can’t e. Well, I’d rather you didn’t

2. Tia : Mom, may I go to the cinema with Dika this evening. Mother : Okay. Be sure to be home before 8. From the underlined words we knor that mother …… Tia to go with Dika to the cinema.

a. warns b. forbids c. suggests d. allows e. advises

3. Bayu : Hello, Rama. May I borrow you motorcycle? Rama : ………, Bayu. Mine is being repaired. a. of course b. okay c. yes, sure d. certainly e. sorry

Anni : ………… I will be going some where with my friend at that time. 4. Dicky : May I come to your house at 7 tonight? Anni : ………… I will be going some where with my friend at that time. a. Yes, that’s all right. b. Yes, indeed. c. I’m afraid not. d. Not at all e. why not

5. Student : Excuse me, Sir, may I go to wash my hands? Teacher : Yes, but don’t forget to return immediately. From the dialogue we know that the teacher.....

a. Allows the student to go out. b. Doesn’t allow the student to go out. c. Asks for permission to the student. d. Doesn’t agree with the student.

6. Ronny : Dad, is it all right for you if I find a job? Mr. Hamid: That’s fine as far as you can complete your study in time. The underlined utterance is used to express……

a. invitation b. permission c. willingness d. employment e. disagreement

7. Galih : Den, may I borrow your hand phone? I want to call my girl friend. Denny : I’m afraid not. I am charging The underlined utterance means ……

a. giving information b. asking for explanation c. giving permission d. refusing permission e. asking for information

8. Andre : Do you mind if I use your car to Rina’s house, Did? Father : No, of course not. Be careful. From the underlined words we may conclude that Andre’s father……… a. Disagrees with Andre b. give sugesstion to Andre c. refuses Andre’s permission d. gives Andre a permission e. asks for information

9. Dewi : Could I use your type writer for a while? Vera : ………but I have to type a litter. Dewi : Oh, it doesn’t matter. a. No, not at all. b. No, here you are. c. Thanks very much d. Oh, I’m sorry. e. Oh, never mind then.

10. Norma : Do you mind if I turn off the fan. Helen : ………………I find it very hot in here. a. That’s all right. b. It’s no trouble. c. Well, I’d rather you didn’t. d. It doesn’t matter. e. No, of course not.

11. Rendi : If I turn the radio down? I’m traying to write a letter Ivan : No, not at all. Rendi : Thanks very much. One of the following can not be used to complete the dialogue above.

a. Do you think b. Do you mind c. Is it okey d. Would you mind e. Is it all right

12. Tono : Sir, Could I leave the class? I have a stomached Teacher : Yes, certainly. From the dialogue we know that … a. Tono is asking for information b. The teacher is refusing a permission c. The teacher is expressing an agreement. d. Tono is giving explanation. e. The teacher is giving a permission.

13. Ferry : Do you mind if I smoke? Tina : Sorry, ………… Which of the following is not avilable to complete the dialogue? a. I’m afraid not b. I’m afraid you can’t c. that’s all right. d. it’s not allowed here e. no one is permitted

14. Wawan : Ma’am, can I do this assigment at home? Teacher : Of course, but you must submit it to me next Friday. From the dialogue we can conclude that the teacher ……

a. Disagrees to Wawan opinion. b. Allows Wawan to do his assignment at home. c. Forbids Wawan to do his assignment d. Warns Wawan not to do his assignment at home. e. Encourages Wawan to do his assignment.

15. Rachel : Do you mind if I turn on the air conditioner? It’s hot. Vicky : ………… a. I’d love to b. I’m glad c. Not at all d. Thank you e. I don’t think so

16. Joko : Is it all right if I go home early, Mr. Dion? Dion : Actually, I’d rather you didn’t. Joko : I see, it doesn’t matter.

The underlined utterance shows that Mr. Dion is…. a. Refusing to give Joko permission. b. Giving Joko permission. c. Allowing Joko to go home early. d. Expressing an agreement to Joko. e. Asking for information.

17. A: Could I possibly take the day off tomorrow? B: Tomorrow? A: Yes, would that he Okay? B: …………If you want to take the day off tomorrow, It’s fine with me.

a. That’s very kind of you b. That’s impossible c. I’m very sorry d. No, not at all e. Certainly

18. Ari : Would you mind lending me your dictionary? Yeni : Oh, Sorry. I’m afraid not. I’m looking up some words. From the dialogue we may conclude that Yeni …… Ari to use her dictionary.

a. Allows b. Forbids c. Agrees d. Aks. e. Lets

19. Paul : Are you going downtown? Tedo : Yes, I’m Paul : Can I come with you? Tedi : …… Where do you want to go? Paul : To Anyelir Road. a. Oh, I see b. I am sorry c. Of course d. I’m afraid e. Thank you

20. Irsan : Do you mind If I join the club? Ira : ….. As long as it gives you a pleasure. a. No, not at all b. I can’t do it c. I know nothing d. I am very happy e. It’s very good