17 Mar 14
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Originally posted by reinfeldAre you asking permission?
what may or can I do ( those who chose "can" are too stupid to give a reply )..so what may I do ?
If not, then "can" is proper. You're asking what you are able to do.
May only implies permission or asking for permission.
You're welcome.
Edit: D'oh! Scooped by Phil.
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18 Mar 14
Originally posted by reinfeldWhy destroy old England its Gods own country ask William Blake.....sorry you cant he is dead.
so, what can I say at parties ? should I wear a signboard ?
when I speak at the united nations, should I just mumble and then walk off the podium ?
if god wakes me up at night and sais "Thomas, it is I" should I just hit the alarm clock and sleep for ten more minutes ?
should I just go to high school in England and learn at least fifth grade level ...[text shortened]... ly wish to become a member of the bbc intelligentsia...I wish to destroy old England...help me..
18 Mar 14
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Originally posted by SuzianneWrong.
Are you asking permission?
... May only implies permission or asking for permission.
"may" be used to imply possibility.
e.g. I may go to the beach today.
or in conditional clauses
e.g. I may be wrong but I think Suzianne will be upset with me correcting her.