Using Can or May

Can he eat cookies before lunch?

• No, he can't.

• Yes, he can't.

• No, he may.

• Yes, he may not.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Can I have a cookie?

• Yes, we can.

• Yes, they can.

• Yes, you can.

• Yes, she can't.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Can the dog drive the car?

• Yes, I can.

• Yes, it can.

• No, we can't.

• No, it can't.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

May we use our cell phones here?

• No, we may.

• Yes, I may.

• No, we may not.

• Yes, we may.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

May the car go?

• Yes, it may.

• No, it may not.

• Yes, it may not.

• No, it may.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Can you pay with a credit card here?

• No, I can.

• Yes, I can.

• Yes, I can't.

• No, I can't.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Teacher, may we drink water in class?

• Yes, you can't.

• Yes, you may!

• No, you may not.

• No, she can't

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Can you text while driving?

• No, you can't.

• Yes, I can.

• No, you can.

• Yes, we can.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Can they raise their hands to ask a question?

• Yes, they can't.

• No, they can't.

• Yes, I can.

• Yes, they can.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct alternative

• May = informal contexts. Can = formal contexts.

• May = formal contexts. Can = informal contexts.

• May and Can = formal contexts.

• May and Can = informal contexts.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B