Vocabulary: Permit And Permission


Let´s have a look at the nouns "permission" and "permit" to learn about word families. Based on the explanations below, choose the right word to fill in the gaps.

permission              a statement from someone allowing you to do something       
permit a document allowing you to do something

a) She was given special ______________ to work at home.

b) You must ask for _________________ before entering the building.

c) You need a work ___________.

d) Did you get written _______________ from the CEO?

e) You need a special ___________________ to park here.

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answers:

a) She was given special permission to work at home.

b) You must ask for permission before entering the building.

c) You need a work permit.

d) Did you get written permission from the CEO?

e) You need a special permit to park here.