lunes, 4 de abril de 2016

Asking/Giving permission.

Asking for Permission:

Giving Permission:
  • Yes, please do.
  • Sure, go ahead.
  • Sure.
  • No problem.
  • Please feel free.
  • Go right ahead.
  • Please feel free + infinitive

Refusing to give permission:
  • No, please don’t.
  • I’m sorry, but that’s not possible.
  • I'm afraid that's not possible.
  • I'm afraid, but you can't.
  • I'm afraid I'd prefer if you didn't / don't.
  • Sorry, but I'd rather you not do that.
  • Unfortunately, I need to say no.

Linking words.

Linking words are very important for written and spoken English. Linking words or phrases help you to build a logical argument in your assignment by linking one statement to another.

Agreements/Disagreements.

There are several ways how we can communicate our agreements or disagreements.

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Speak/Talk/Say/Tell

  • Ability — if it's about ability, "talk" is preferred: "cats can't talk", "when I'm drunk I lose my ability totalk". Note that "speak" is allowed but is less popular;
  • Languages — use "speak": "speak English";
  • Action — covered in answers above; both words can be used; "speak" is mostly about single-direction, while "talk" usually refers a conversation (and is less formal);
  • Express information — use "say" or "tell": "told her that I love her". Here, "I love her" is the information being expressed. "Say" can also be used, but it connotates a single-time action. Compare: "said that the discussion is over and hung up the phone."

Imperative usually follows the rules above, but due to an extended popularity, here's a brief:
  • Extended time or dialogue — "Talk to me."
  • Long monologue — "Tell me about your problem."
  • Short monologue — "Say something!"
  • Requesting a certain attribute of speaking process — "Speak slowly please."


Giving/Asking permission.

Giving/Asking opinion:

Agreeing/disagreeing  with an opinion:

Permission.

Asking for Permission:

Giving Permission:
  • Yes, please do.
  • Sure, go ahead.
  • Sure.
  • No problem.
  • Please feel free.
  • Go right ahead.
  • Please feel free + infinitive

Refusing to give permission:
  • No, please don’t.
  • I’m sorry, but that’s not possible.
  • I'm afraid that's not possible.
  • I'm afraid, but you can't.
  • I'm afraid I'd prefer if you didn't / don't.
  • Sorry, but I'd rather you not do that.
  • Unfortunately, I need to say no.