permission

Everyday

1. Permission is when someone in charge says yes, you are allowed to do something. tree →
2. To ask permission means to ask if you may do something. tree →
3. A permission slip is a form a parent signs to say a child can go on a trip. tree →

In the lessons

In school and family life, children ask permission before leaving the classroom, going to a friend's house or using someone's things. In safety lessons, you should always have a trusted adult's permission before going somewhere, getting in a car or meeting someone from online. Body safety: nobody may touch you without your permission. Phrases: ask permission, give permission, with permission, without permission, permission slip.

Examples

• You need permission to leave the classroom. tree →
• Did you ask permission to borrow my pencil? tree →
• Mum gave me permission to stay up late. tree →
• Don't take things without permission. tree →
• Bring back your signed permission slip for the zoo trip. tree →
• She asked her teacher for permission to go to the toilet. tree →
• Always get permission before going to the park. tree →
• The app asks for permission to use the camera. tree →
• “Please give me permission to leave you today.” tree →

Note

Uncountable: «ask for permission» or «ask permission», not «a permission». Verb: permit; «allowed» is the everyday word. «May I…?» is the polite way to ask permission.