Element | USE: POLITE REQUEST |
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SuperCat | MODALITY |
SubCat | may |
Lexical Range | N/A |
Level | B2 |
Cando | Can use 'may I' to make a polite request for permission. |
Corrected Learner Example | Sir, may I come in? (Taiwan; B2 VANTAGE; 2001; Thai; Pass) May I ask you if your special offer will be still available in September? (France; B2 VANTAGE; 1997; French; Pass) May I speak to Miss Wright, please? (Slovakia; B2 VANTAGE; 2002; Hungarian; Pass) |
Uncorrected Learner Example | |
Comments | N/A |