Activity 2: Complete it!
Directions: Complete the dialogue with an appropriate sentence structure on asking, granting,
and denying permission or favor.
1. Teresa: Hello,______
(do you think + pronoun + could + verb)
Juana:________(permission granted)
Teresa: Thanks. It will not take long.
Juana: Take your time. No rush.
2. Pupil:___________
(asking the teacher if she could go to the canteen to buy her snacks)
Teacher:_________
(permission granted)
Pupil: Thank you Ma’am.
3.Daughter:__________
(asking permission to attend the birthday party of her classmate)
Mother:It's too risky to go out nowadays,because of the pandemic.Mass gathering is prohibited.I'm sorry_______
(permission denied)
Daughter:It is safer to stay at home and do some productive activities.
Answers & Comments
Explanation:
1.Teresa : Hello, could you please wait for me this time ,I just finishing my essay .
Juana :yeah sure
Teresa :Thanks .It will not take long .
Juana:Take your Time .No rush .
2.Pupil: Ma'am may I go out for a sec.?
Teacher: The door is open ,you may go
pupil:Thank you Ma'am
3.Daughter :Mom ! Today is a special day because it's Alicia's birthday party can I go with my classmates ?
Mother :Sorry honey but i shouldn't let you go ,Sorry but it's not just for my own sake but ,I just wanted to protect you from viruses ,I hope you understand .