| Element | USE: COMMAND |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | MODALITY |
| SubCat | may |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use 'may I' to make a polite request, command or suggestion in formal contexts. |
| Corrected Learner Example | May I have your attention please? (Greece; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Greek; Pass) May I ask you to use e-mail or postal services whenever possible? (Switzerland; B2 VANTAGE; 2003; Swiss German; Pass) In terms of how we are going to travel around while we are there, may I suggest that we use the two bicycles that are at the house? (Greece; B2 VANTAGE; 2008; Greek; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
