A: May I use your dictionary ? B: Of course you .......... ; I don't need it now.

Question

A) may

B) can

C) can't

D) may not

Answer 1

American English, British English, as well as regional dialects, shape and determine speech function, as in the above teacher's tag, (Camilla M.) who uses "no" at the end of her comment about British or American language. This tag element could be the French idiom " "n'est pas" and means "Isn't it (true?). All communication is social. You are always in communication with others even when no verbal interaction occurs. Language is that which is nonverbal: gestures, eye contact, rolling one's eyes, sneers, grimaces, proximity or closeness to one's other person, colors, carriage, deportment, or use of fragrances, hairstyles, and clothing. Meaning of language is dependent on the person's target language.

Answer 2

Hello!

I personally believe that this will depend on the English being used - US-based English or UK-based English, no?

I hope this message finds you well, by the way! :)

Answer 3

The correct answer is A) may.

The word “may” is used to ask for permission. The word “can” is used to describe ability, as in “Sue can answer your question.”