Can I come in or may I come in?

“Can” is about ability while “may” is about permission, so “can you come” (are you able to come) and “may I come” (do I have permission to come) are the right forms there. When asking someone else to meet/join you, you may also see “will you” (are you agreeable to this).

How do you answer may I come in?

Yes, B (“Feel free.”) is the correct answer. You can use that expression to respond.

Can I come in Sir meaning?

Can I come in? A request to enter a particular place.

What is the indirect speech of May I come in?

Answer Expert Verified He said to teacher, “May I come in Sir”? => In indirect speech, the inverted commas are removed and the speakers actual words are changed. => In direct speech, the speaker’s words are quoted in inverted commas. => May will change to might.

Is it correct to say’may I come in’?

Yes, it is absolutely right to say ‘May I come in?’. Using ‘may’, especially in the question, symbolises that the person asking the question is asking for permission to do a particular activity. Often people confuse and use ‘can’ instead of ‘may’ which is not correct.

When to use the word please in a sentence?

In the case of a very formal situation, it may be better to stick with the other ways of asking the question, but it is acceptable in many situations. If you want to be politer, it is best to add please into the sentence, especially when you are talking to someone who has authority over you.

When do you say ” May I have ” instead of ” Please “?

Omitting “please” in any such request might sound a tad rude, admittedly. It also may depend whereabouts in the world you are. It depends on where you are. If you’re in a formal business lunch, you certainly must say, “May I have…”

When to use’may’and’can’in a question?

Using ‘may’, especially in the question, symbolises that the person asking the question is asking for permission to do a particular activity. Often people confuse and use ‘can’ instead of ‘may’ which is not correct. ‘Can’ talks about the ability of the person to do a specific activity and not permission to do so.