In questions, when to use can and may?

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Can is used for capablities and May is used to use to take permission.
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But the 'permission' use of can is not in fact incorrect in standard English. The only difference between the two verbs is that one is more polite than the other. In informal contexts it's perfectly acceptable to use can; in formal situations it would be better to use may.
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Can is when you check the ability; may is when you seek permission
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Can and may both are auxiliary verbs and both are use for asking for permission.One thing to note here is may is more polite than may.
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Spoekn English & IELTS Coach

1. We use 'can' and 'could' to talk about a skill or ability. Example: She can speak six languages. 2. We use 'can', 'could' and 'may' to ask for and give permission. For example: Could I leave early today, please?, You may not use the car tonight and Can we swim in the lake?
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when should you have to use is not necessary but EX: can you able to do the work or may be couldn't
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May is used for formal permission
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Yoga tutor at home teaching since 20years

Can and may both are used for permission. Can is used for ability or informal permission..Can I borrow your pen? Whereas may is used for formal permission.How may I assist you.?
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