Short yes/no answers & may, might, be allowed to

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• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

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Je gebruikt can / could

om te vragen of iets mag.

could is ......?....... dan can

Yes, we can.    = het mag

No, we can't .           = het mag niet

toestemming vragen:

may / might  we listen to music?

You may not stay out past midnight.

= volgens de regels (niet) toegestaan

to be + allowed to + verb (hele ww)

Are we allowed to play music in class?

You are not allowed to take pictures in here.

Ja, we mogen!

Yes, we can.

Yes, we are allowed to.

Yes, we may.

Yes, we might?

Must we?                 Must he?

Must we wait for him?

Yes, you must.

No, you don't have to.

No, you needn't.

No, you don't need to.

Must he stay at home?

Yes, he must.

No, he doesn't have to.

No, he needn't.

No, he doesn't need to.

In your answer..... you repeat the first verb of the question.

Can she ......................  Yes, she can. No, she can't.

Are we allowed to go?........................Yes, you are. No, you aren't.

May I use the toilet? ..............................Yes, you may. No, you may not.

Would you like to join me? ...........Yes, I would. No, I wouldn't.

Must the dog stay outside?............Yes, it must.

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6 questions in a quiz                      

Are you looking forward to the Mexican Fiesta party?

1. Yes, you are.
2. Yes, they are.
3. Yes, I am.
4. No, I wouldn't.

Do you know if they are going to serve Mexican food?

1. No, I don't.
2. Yes, you do.
3. No, you don't.
4. Yes, I know.

What about Leon and Younes?
Are they coming as well?

1. Yes, we are.
2. Yes, they are.
3. Yes, you are.
4. Yes, they come.

Hi, may I / am I allowed to use your phone for a second?

1. may I
2. am I allowed

We can't / aren't allowed to vote
because we're not 18 yet.

1. can't
2. aren't allowed to

Nobody can / is allowed to park
their car in this street.
Look at the traffic sign.

1. can
2. is allowed to

Did your brother ask for me?

1. Yes, he did.
2. Yes, he asked.

In your answer..... you repeat the first verb of the question.

Can she ......................  Yes, she can. No, she can't.

Are we allowed to go?........................Yes, you are. No, you aren't.

May I use the toilet? ..............................Yes, you may. No, you may not.

Would you like to join me? ...........Yes, I would. No, I wouldn't.

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Make exercise  12,13, 14,              

So..... what have you learned today?

• hoe je korte ja/nee antwoorden gebruikt
• hoe je voorzetsels van tijd gebruikt
• hoe je mensen uitnodigt
• woorden die te maken hebben met uitgaan en 'fun'

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