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I can’t possibly. Sorry that’s not on. No way, I’m afraid.

REFUSING PERMISSION. Refusing permission . I can’t possibly. Sorry that’s not on. No way, I’m afraid. I don’t really think you can. I’m afraid that’s not possible. I’m sorry I’m not supposed to allow …. EXAMPLES. Can you lend me that book for a day?

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I can’t possibly. Sorry that’s not on. No way, I’m afraid.

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  1. REFUSING PERMISSION Refusing permission I can’t possibly.Sorry that’s not on.No way, I’m afraid. I don’t really think you can.I’m afraid that’s not possible.I’m sorry I’m not supposed to allow….

  2. EXAMPLES Can you lend me that book for a day? I can’t possibly, as I will need it for a few more days. Would you like to have some cake? Sorry, that’s not on with me as I’m dieting. Can Miley meet the boss today? No way, I’m afraid he’s busy the whole day. Can I speak to Natalie, please? I don’t really think you can as she hasn’t come to work today. Can I borrow your cell phone for a day? I’m afraid that’s not possible, as I need it too. Can I take little Johnny out to play? I’m sorry I’m not supposed to allow him to go out in this condition.

  3. CONVERSATION Example: Read the conversation below. Joseph : Shirley, I lost my Pen. Can I use yours?Shirley : I’m afraid that’s not possible as I have only one pen. Joseph: Okay, Do you have a pencil? Shirley : Yes, here it is.

  4. EXERCISE – MATCH THE COLUMNS Column A Can you lend me some money? Can I get my IPod in the classroom? Shall I try to convince the principal? Can I meet Shirley once? Can you come to our party tonight? Column B No way, I’m afraid he’s not in a good mood today. I’m afraid that’s not possible as I have work tonight. I can’t possibly as I don’t have any myself. I’m sorry that’s not on here. I don’t really think you can, as she doesn’t want to meet anyone now.

  5. EXERCISE – Fill in the blanks Hello, Could you please connect my call to the Grocery department? I’m afraid, ________________________ as the store is closed now. I hope smoking is allowed here? Sorry, __________________ Can I speak to your boss? No ______________________ he isn’t available. Can you lend me your earrings? ___________________ as I need them too. Can we meet you tomorrow? I’m afraid, __________________ as I am busy tomorrow.

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