Rules and Regulations at School > Is Parking Permitted Here?

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Ask whether things are allowed, using Impersonal expressions with you.

Ask if something is permitted.

Is Parking Permitted Here?

Dialog No. 1

park / Yes,...

A: Is parking permitted (1) here?
B: Yes, it is. (2)
A: Thanks.

Dialog No. 2

swim / No,...

A: Are people allowed to (3) swim here?
B: No, they aren't. (4)
A: Oh. okay. Thanks.

Functions
(1) Asking about Permissibility
Is ...ing permitted?
Is ...ing allowed?
Is it okay to...?

(2) Indicating Permissibility
Yes, it is.
No, it isn't.

(3) Asking about Permissibility
Are people allowed to...?
Are people permitted to...?
Are you allowed to...?
Are you permitted to...?

(4) Indicating Permissibility
Yes, they are.
No, they aren't.
Yes, you are.
No, you aren't.
Yes, you are.
No, you aren't.

Exercises
1) fish / Yes,
2) take pictures / No,
3) camp / No,
4) roller skate / Yes,
5) hitchhike / No,

Grammar
Impersonal Expressions with You
Impersonal Expressions are expressions that use impersonal pronouns. Impersonal expressions do not have a specific person or thing as the subject. In English we use the non-specific it or you. The it or you do not refer specifically to the listener.

You
Are you permitted to park here?
Are you allowed to park here?

Yes, you are.
No, you aren't.

I don't think you're allowed to play ball in the park.

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