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Tenacious Learner Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Question on 'ID' for the USA and UK

Hi teachers,
To identify yourself you have to show your 'ID' in USA. Right?
Though you never say this is my 'identification card' you just say, 'Here is my ID'. Right?
So the officer should ask, 'May I see your ID?' Right?
What about UK? Which is the term that you use?

Thanks in advance
  

Top answer

You are right on all counts. You can use the same terms in the UK. Rover

  • You are right on all counts.
  • You can use the same terms in the UK.
  • Rover
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You are right on all counts.

You can use the same terms in the UK.

Rover
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Hi Rover,
Thank you so much for your reply.

Best,
TS
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In the US, a policeman who stops you in a car would say: "Can I see your driver's license?"

If a policemen stops you, and you're not in a car, he'd say: "Can I see some identification (a driver's license, a state ID card, a passport - these are the only acceptable identification in the US)?"

If you're buying liquor or cigarettes in a store, and you're young-looking, to verify t

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