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动词Let, Allow和Permit

2018-11-23来源:和谐英语
Practice
Now, you try it! Practice using today's causative verbs. Read the instructions below and do the exercises.

Exercise 1

During today's program, I asked you to make a note of the meanings in the example sentences. Which sentences were about giving permission? Which were about making something possible? Write your answers in the comments area.

Exercise 2

Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Be sure to use causative sentence structure. You can use the table below as a guide. Write your answers in the comments area.

Example:
Question: Does your job let you take a lunch break?
Answer: Yes, my job lets me take a lunch break.
(Or) No, my job does not let me take a lunch break.

Did the changes permit you to have more free time?
Will you let me pay for dinner tonight?
Does the museum allow visitors to take pictures?
Do your parents allow you to drive their car?
Should we let the dog run around the park?
Does your school permit students to eat in class?

subject
 causative verb
 object
 main verb
 
The warm days
 let
 us
 enjoy...
 
Her parents
 (do not) allow
 her
 to eat...
 
The zoo
 (does not) permit
 visitors
 to feed...