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What is the difference between Can I and May I ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between Can I and May I ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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Can I - am I able to .....
May I - am I allowed to.....
You can use either when asking something:
May I use your phone.
Can I use your phone.
They are both right, but one is slightly more proper (May)
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Can I - am I able to .....
May I - am I allowed to.....
You can use either when asking something:
May I use your phone.
Can I use your phone.
They are both right, but one is slightly more proper (May)
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