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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
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Which sentence is correct?
Can I sit down? or Can I have a seat?
Can I sit down? or Can I have a seat?
Top answer
If you're asking someone's permission to sit down use "may". May I have a seat? May I sit down?
- If you're asking someone's permission to sit down use "may".
- May I have a seat?
- May I sit down?
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If you're asking someone's permission to sit down use "may".
May I have a seat?
May I sit down?
May I have a seat?
May I sit down?
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Thank you for your answer.
So, "have a seat" and "sit down" are same meaning.
How about using "can" instead of "may"?
Do I always need to use "may" when I'm asking someone's permission?
For example... "Can I use your pen?" or "Can I come with you?" are not correct?
Does "can" always mention possibility?
For example... "I can swim for long distance." or "She can touch s
So, "have a seat" and "sit down" are same meaning.
How about using "can" instead of "may"?
Do I always need to use "may" when I'm asking someone's permission?
For example... "Can I use your pen?" or "Can I come with you?" are not correct?
Does "can" always mention possibility?
For example... "I can swim for long distance." or "She can touch s
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