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==allows and permit== | |||
These words have similar meanings and uses. Permit is more formal. Both words can be followed by object + infinitive. | These words have similar meanings and uses. Permit is more formal. Both words can be followed by object + infinitive. | ||
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Examples: | Examples: | ||
We do not allow/permit people to smoke in the kitchen. | *We do not allow/permit people to smoke in the kitchen. | ||
'''When there is no personal object, an -ing form is used after allow/permit.''' | '''When there is no personal object, an -ing form is used after allow/permit.''' | ||
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Example: | Example: | ||
We do not allow/permit smoking in the kitchen. | *We do not allow/permit smoking in the kitchen. | ||
'''Passive structures are common; personal subjects and gerund {-ing form) subjects are both possible.''' | '''Passive structures are common; personal subjects and gerund {-ing form) subjects are both possible.''' | ||
Examples: | Examples: | ||
People are not allowed/permitted to smoke in the kitchen. | *People are not allowed/permitted to smoke in the kitchen. | ||
*Smoking is not allowed/permitted in the kitchen. | |||
'''The passive structure with "it" is only possible with permit.''' | '''The passive structure with "it" is only possible with permit.''' | ||
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Example: | Example: | ||
It is not permitted to smoke in the kitchen. (but not It is not allowed to smoke in the kitchen) | *It is not permitted to smoke in the kitchen. (but not It is not allowed to smoke in the kitchen) | ||
'''Allow, but not permit, can be used with adverb particles.''' | '''Allow, but not permit, can be used with adverb particles.''' | ||
Example: | Example: | ||
She wouldn’t allow me in. Emily isn’t allowed out at night. | *She wouldn’t allow me in. Emily isn’t allowed out at night. | ||
==Let== | |||
Let is the least formal of these three words, and is followed by object + infinitive without to. | Let is the least formal of these three words, and is followed by object + infinitive without to. | ||
Compare: | Compare: | ||
*Please allow me to buy you a drink, (polite and formal) | |||
*Let me buy you a drink, (friendly and informal) | |||
Let | '''Let is not usually used in the passive.''' | ||
Example: | Example: | ||
I wasn’t allowed to pay for the drinks, (not I wasn't let) | *I wasn’t allowed to pay for the drinks, (not I wasn't let) | ||
'''Let can be used with adverb particles; passives are possible in this case.''' | '''Let can be used with adverb particles; passives are possible in this case.''' | ||
Example: | Example: | ||
She wouldn't let me in. I ’ve been let down. | *She wouldn't let me in. I ’ve been let down. | ||
Revision as of 11:37, 9 May 2020
Allow, permit and let
allows and permit
These words have similar meanings and uses. Permit is more formal. Both words can be followed by object + infinitive.
Examples:
- We do not allow/permit people to smoke in the kitchen.
When there is no personal object, an -ing form is used after allow/permit.
Example:
- We do not allow/permit smoking in the kitchen.
Passive structures are common; personal subjects and gerund {-ing form) subjects are both possible.
Examples:
- People are not allowed/permitted to smoke in the kitchen.
- Smoking is not allowed/permitted in the kitchen.
The passive structure with "it" is only possible with permit.
Example:
- It is not permitted to smoke in the kitchen. (but not It is not allowed to smoke in the kitchen)
Allow, but not permit, can be used with adverb particles.
Example:
- She wouldn’t allow me in. Emily isn’t allowed out at night.
Let
Let is the least formal of these three words, and is followed by object + infinitive without to.
Compare:
- Please allow me to buy you a drink, (polite and formal)
- Let me buy you a drink, (friendly and informal)
Let is not usually used in the passive.
Example:
- I wasn’t allowed to pay for the drinks, (not I wasn't let)
Let can be used with adverb particles; passives are possible in this case.
Example:
- She wouldn't let me in. I ’ve been let down.