| Element | USE: POLITE REQUEST |
|---|---|
| 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 |
