a student should ask may i come in or shall i come in
All sentences must begin with a capital letter. The word "I" is always capitalised; "i" is incorrect. Questions must end with a question mark.
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All sentences must begin with a capital letter. The word "I" is always capitalised; "i" is incorrect. Questions must end with a question mark.
Can I come in? – a common way of asking permission
May I come in? – a bit more more formal/polite
Shall I come in? – the sense of asking permission is weaker