9класс. . use appropriate modal verbs to ask and answer questions. 1 ask your partner's permission to borrow his bike. your partner refuses. > a: can i borrow your bike, please? b: sorry, but i'm afraid i have to use it this afternoon. 2 ask the secretary at your local sports centre if you need any special equipment for the gymnastics class. the secretary tells you that everything is supplied. 3 ask your teacher's permission to leave class early today. your teacher agrees. 4 ask your friend if he/she thinks it's possible that the new ice-skating rink will open next weekend. your friend isn't sure.