Ways to Say It
A. Expressing feeling
1. Expressing surprise :
- No. I don’t believe it. - Oh, no. That’s not true.
- Are you serious ? - Really ?
- Are you joking - It’s surprising that …
- Are you kidding - What a surprise !
- You must be joking. - This is really a surprise !
- Wow ! - Incredible !
B. Expressing warning
1. Do this :
- Please queue other side
- Keep right
2. Don’t do this :
- No smooking.
- No exit.
- Don’t lean out of the window.
- Please do not disturb.
- Silence. Examination is in progress.
- Keep off the grass.
3. Watch out :
- Watch your head.
- Beware of pickpockets.
- Look out behind you.
4. Advice :
- Take good care of yourself.
- Be careful.
- Take care, please.
C. Expressing permission
1. Asking permission :
- Can I close the window, please ?
- Please let me have the car tonight.
- Do you mind if I smoke ?
- May I have your permission to marry your daughter ?
- Would you mind if I went with her ?
2. Giving permission :
- Sure, go ahead.
- Why not ?
- Certainly.
- I won’t stop you.
- No, I don’t mind.
3. Denying permission :
- No, you may not.
- You can.
- I don’t think so.
- I absolutely forbid you.
- I will not permit you to.