Chunk: if-i-may
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: A highly polite, formal phrase used to ask for permission to speak, interrupt a conversation, or offer an unsolicited suggestion or opinion.
💬 Contextual Examples
- If I may, I'd like to add a point to what John just said.
- If I may ask, how much did you pay for that car?
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: ______ I may, I think there is a flaw in this strategy.
Answer:
If
Practice 2: If I ______, could I borrow your notes from yesterday?
Answer:
may
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: may