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Yellowstarstruck Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
Permission
Are 1 and 2 the same meaning? Thanks,Fulvio
1. Is it OK if I go to sleep?
2. May I go to sleep?
1. Is it OK if I go to sleep?
2. May I go to sleep?
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They have a similar meaning: 1. ‘Is it OK…’ asks both for permission and for an opinion/judgement on ‘going to sleep’. 2.
- They have a similar meaning: 1.
- ‘Is it OK…’ asks both for permission and for an opinion/judgement on ‘going to sleep’.
- 2.
- ‘May I…’ simply asks for permission ‘to go to sleep’.
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They have a similar meaning:
1. ‘Is it OK…’ asks both for permission and for an opinion/judgement on ‘going to sleep’.
2. ‘May I…’ simply asks for permission ‘to go to sleep’.
1. ‘Is it OK…’ asks both for permission and for an opinion/judgement on ‘going to sleep’.
2. ‘May I…’ simply asks for permission ‘to go to sleep’.
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yellowstarstruck2 is much more formal than 1, but the idea is basically the same.AreDo 1 and 2 have the same meaning?
CJ
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You can also say "Is it OK with you if I go to sleep?" to ask permission. "Can I go to sleep?" is often used, but is not technically correct, since "can" refers to ability, not permission.
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