Can, Could, Be allowed to

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 3

Modals of permission

can, could, be allowed to

Modals of permission

Werkwoorden van toestemming

3 mogelijkheden (voor nu, er zijn er meer)

can - vragen of iets mag

could - vragen of iets mag, maar beleefder

be allowed to - vragen of zeggen dat iets (niet) mag volgens de regels

Voorbeelden can & could

Can we watch this film tonight? - Kunnen we vanavond deze film kijken?

We can't watch that film tonight. - We kunnen die film vanavond niet kijken.

Could I borrow your pen? - Mag ik je pen lenen?

Voorbeelden be allowed to

You're not allowed to eat junkfood during class.

Je mag tijdens de les geen junkfood eten. 

You are allowed to drink water during class.

Je mag tijdens de les water drinken.

1. You ... play loud music in the bus.

1. cannot
2. could not
3. are not allowed to
4. is not allowed to

2. ... I ask you a question?

1. can
2. could
3. Am I allowed to
4. Is I allowed to

3. ... you move aside, please?

1. can
2. could
3. are you allowed
4. is you allowed

4. ... I borrow your pen?

1. can
2. could
3. Am I allowed to
4. Are I allowed to

5. You ... drive too fast.

1. cannot
2. could not
3. is not allowed to
4. are not allowed to

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