1. Asking for Permission

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

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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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.

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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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.....

16. 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.

17. 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……

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

19. 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 ……

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

21. 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

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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.

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

26. 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.

27. 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

28. 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 ……

29. 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.

30. 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

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. 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.

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

35. 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.

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

37. 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

38. 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