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Yellowstarstruck Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Asking for Permission (May versus Can)

Are 1 and 2 the same meaning? Thanks, Fulvio
1. May I eat the slice of pizza.
2. Can I eat the slice of pizza.
Are 3 and 4 the same meaning?
3. May I go to Disneyland.
4. Can I go to Disneyland.
  

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yellowstarstruck Are 1 and 2 the same meaning? Thanks, Fulvio1. 2.

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yellowstarstruck Are 1 and 2 the same meaning? Thanks, Fulvio1. May I eat the slice of pizza.2. Can I eat the slice of pizza.Are 3 and 4 the same meaning?3. May I go to Disneyland.4. Can I go to Disneyland.
1. May I eat the slice of pizza? (Strictly speaking, you are asking for permission to eat the slice of pizza.)

2. Can I eat the slice of pizza? (
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