Modal of permission request and offer



We use the modal verbs can, could and would to offer to do things for people or to invite them to do something. We also use them to make requests or ask permission to do something.
What are modal verbs?
They are a type of auxiliary verb we use with other verbs to add more meaning to the verb. After modal verbs we use the infinitive form without to.
Modals are not used with the auxiliary verb do; to form the negative, we add not after the modal. To ask questions, we put the modal in front of the subject.
Hey, you couldn't pass me that plate, could you?      
Can I have a taste?                     
Modals do not change in the third person singular form (he/she/it) in the present simple.
Sophie can send photos.
Modals seem quite easy to use. What do we use them for?
We use them for lots of different things, and the same modal verbs can have several different uses. Today we are just going to look at offers, invitations, requests and permission.
Right, fire away! I mean, you can fire away if you like.
Oh, you’re giving me permission. Thank you. We use would + like  a lot for offers. It’s very useful for different situations.
Would you like to come to our house for dinner?
Would you like some cake?
Would you like to celebrate Chinese New Year with us?
For more informal invitations you can use can + get. Get means buy in this context.
 Can I get you a drink? 
We also use  would  and  can  for offering to help someone.
Would you like some help?
Can I help you?
Can I give you a hand with that?modal of permission request and offer




 - You ____ take a mobile phone into the exam.
 - ___ you help me?
 - I'm afraid you ____ not take the exam until you pay for it.
 - You ____ smoke anywhere on the train.
 - You ____ use my dictionary if you want.

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