Central Modal Auxiliaries
Quiz
Complete the gaps with the modal auxiliary 'could' when asking for permission and the right responses.
A: ...... (I / sharpen) your pencil, Lilly.
B: Yes, ...... , Pete.
A: ...... (we / set) a new date for the meeting, Dr Williams?
B: No, ...... .
A: ...... (I / lend) George the money you gave me last night?
B: Yes, ...... .
A: ...... (I / light) a cigar in here?
B: Good Lord, ...... . No in here, anyway.
A: ...... (I / take) out the rubbish in the evening, Henry?
B: Of course, ...... .
A: ...... (we / sit) for our final exams next week, Dr Richardson?
B: No, ...... .
A: ...... (we / take) the exam next time, Ms Finningan?
B: Yes, ...... , children.
A: ...... (I / clean) the windows this afternoon, sir?
B: Yes, ......
A: ...... (I / dust) the funiture next weekend, Ms Handerson?
B: Yes, ...... .
A: ...... (we / go) dancing tonight, sis?
B: Sure, ...... .
A: ...... (I / fly) my kite tomorrow afternoon, Father?
B: Yes, of course, ......
A: ...... (I / arrange) the meeting for you, Simon?
B: No, I'm afraid ...... .