Common ways to get permission:

1-can I let in some fresh air?

2-may I use your phone?

3-are we permitted to swim in this area?

4-could I please borrow your car tonight?

5-is it all right with you if I smoke in here?

6-I'd like to turn on the fan if that's okay with you?

7-would it be possible for me to be excused from class today?

8-would you mind if I left an hour earlier today?

9-do you mind if I cancel your appointment?

10-would it bother you if I turn on the radio?

Common ways to give or refuse permission:

1-you might leave any time you want.

2-sorry, you cannot smoke in a public place.

3-you may not turn on the air-conditioner at this time of the year.

4-you're not supposed to speak aloud in a library.

5-I'd rather you didn't do it now.

6-you don't have the permission to drop your course.

7-i don't think you're allowed to drive at this speed.

8-it's fine with me, go ahead.

9-I'm afraid, you need proper authorization from a court.

10-i don't really mind, but it's against the orders.

Common ways to make a request:

1-would you please to give me a hand?

2-I'd like you to read this poem to me.

3-i wish you would accompany me to the conference today.

4-can you please dial this number?

5-will you call me back later?

6-would you be willing to help me with this translation?

7-could you possibly take care of my pet while I'm away?

8-would you be kind enough to mail this letter for me?

9-would you mind opening the window?

10-would you mind if I asked you to stop playing the piano?