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Scarf train 841 Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Modal verbs

You.....( May or can) turn to the first aid stations if necessary
  

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I think it's "May", for the exam choose only "May". "You may turn to the first aid stations if necessary. " It means, you are allowed to do that if necessary.

  • I think it's "May", for the exam choose only "May".
  • "You may turn to the first aid stations if necessary.
  • " It means, you are allowed to do that if necessary.
  • But in speaking, people could use "can" and it's acceptable especially for informal stuff.
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I think it's "May", for the exam choose only "May".

"You may turn to the first aid stations if necessary. "

It means, you are allowed to do that if necessary.


But in speaking, people could use "can" and it's acceptable especially for informal stuff.

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Ask them about the reason. I still think it's "may" not "can". But in speaking, it's fine to use "can".


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scarf train 841can

You can turn to the first aid stations if necessary. (These are available if you need them. )

May is associated with permission. You do not require permission to use a first aid station.

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