grammar · neutral

be allowed to + base verb

Band 6-7speakingtask2

to have permission to do something; passive form used when the subject receives permission

Examples

“Students are allowed to use calculators during revision classes.”

“I was allowed to leave early because I finished my work.”

“Visitors are not allowed to enter the restricted area.”

Band 8 sentence

“International students are allowed to work part-time under the current visa regulations.”

Collocations

  • be allowed to + V
  • not be allowed to + V

Word family

allow verballowed adjective / past participle

Common mistakes

I allowed to go out last night.→I was allowed to go out last night.

They allow students to bring phones, so students are allow to use them.→They allow students to bring phones, so students are allowed to use them.

Say it for a higher band

5can→6allowed→7+be allowed to

Synonyms

be permitted to

can

Easily confused

allow someone to + V

“The school allows students to use the library after hours.”

Related words

have / has + past participlesubject + V(s) (simple present)be about to + base verbbe + V-ingso + adjective/adverb + that + clauseIf + present perfect, will + base verbNot only + clause, but also + clausewill have been + V-ing

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