Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
( ) I take pictures in this hall? --- No, you must not.
NO 65
I'd be happy if someone would answer my question. Thanks in advance.
( ) I take pictures in this hall? --- No, you must not.
Which is correct to fill in the above blank, "May" or "Can" or both?
I'd be happy if someone would answer my question. Thanks in advance.
( ) I take pictures in this hall? --- No, you must not.
Which is correct to fill in the above blank, "May" or "Can" or both?
Top answer
Hi, I'd say both are ok, "may" is more formal though.
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You can take them, but it is a question of if you may.
Can indicates the ability to do something.
May indicates the possibility of [and also expresses a hope that] doing something.
Shorter Oxford Dict has this to say: When expressing or asking permission, may is regarded as more correct (and more polite) than can, so that it is better to say May we leav
Can indicates the ability to do something.
May indicates the possibility of [and also expresses a hope that] doing something.
Shorter Oxford Dict has this to say: When expressing or asking permission, may is regarded as more correct (and more polite) than can, so that it is better to say May we leav
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