TOPIK 3

Let & allow.

 Let and allow
Let and allow
The verbs let and allow have similar meanings - both are related to giving permission. But they're not used
The verbs let and allow have similar meanings - both are related to giving permission. But they're not used
exactly the same way.
exactly the same way.
Let and allow are both followed by nouns or object pronouns. 'Let' takes an infinitive without to, and 'allow
Let and allow are both followed by nouns or object pronouns. 'Let' takes an infinitive without to, and 'allow
takes an infinitive with to. Both can be made negative with an auxiliary verb, and allow is often used in the
takes an infinitive with to. Both can be made negative with an auxiliary verb, and allow is often used in the
passive form.
passive form.
Form (allow in passive)
Form (allow in passive)
Subject + to be + allowed (past participle)
Subject + to be + allowed (past participle)
 Take note
Take note
Here's another useful tip. In the active voice, allow takes the infinitive + to, but let does not.
Here's another useful tip. In the active voice, allow takes the infinitive + to, but let does not.
 They let him leave early to go to the doctor.
 They let him leave early to go to the doctor.
 She let her brother borrow the car.
 She let her brother borrow the car.
 They allowed him to leave early to go to the doctor.
 They allowed him to leave early to go to the doctor.
 She allowed her brother to borrow the car.
 She allowed her brother to borrow the car.
 How to use Let
How to use Let
Okay, now let's talk about “let.” It is the most informal of the three verbs.
Okay, now let's talk about “let.” It is the most informal of the three verbs.
Listen to some examples and make a note of which sentences are about possibility and which are about
Listen to some examples and make a note of which sentences are about possibility and which are about
permission.
permission.
You will also hear that the main verbs – go, enjoy and cook – are in simple form. The simple form is the
You will also hear that the main verbs – go, enjoy and cook – are in simple form. The simple form is the
most basic form of a verb without “to” before it or “s” at the end. Have a listen:
most basic form of a verb without “to” before it or “s” at the end. Have a listen:
• I let my children go to the game every week. (Saya membiarkan anak-anak saya pergi ke permainan
• I let my children go to the game every week. (Saya membiarkan anak-anak saya pergi ke permainan
setiap minggu).
setiap minggu).
• The warm days let us enjoy the end of summer. (Hari-hari yang hangat mari kita nikmati akhir musim
• The warm days let us enjoy the end of summer. (Hari-hari yang hangat mari kita nikmati akhir musim
panas).
panas).
• Let the vegetables cook for about 20 minutes. (Biarkan sayuran matang selama sekitar 20 menit).
• Let the vegetables cook for about 20 minutes. (Biarkan sayuran matang selama sekitar 20 menit).
 How to use Allow
How to use Allow
Now, let’s look at “allow.” It is more formal than “let” but less formal than “permit.” You can use it in
Now, let’s look at “allow.” It is more formal than “let” but less formal than “permit.” You can use it in
everyday situations. You may also find it in official rules, such as street, building and office signs.
everyday situations. You may also find it in official rules, such as street, building and office signs.
With “allow,” we use the infinitive form for main verbs. The infinitive form is “to” plus the simple form of
With “allow,” we use the infinitive form for main verbs. The infinitive form is “to” plus the simple form of
the verb.
the verb.
In the following examples, make a note of the meaning of “allow” in each. Which sentences are about
In the following examples, make a note of the meaning of “allow” in each. Which sentences are about
permission? Which are about possibility? And, note the use of infinitive main verbs:
permission? Which are about possibility? And, note the use of infinitive main verbs:
• My teaching skills allow me to help English learners. (Keterampilan mengajar saya memungkinkan saya
• My teaching skills allow me to help English learners. (Keterampilan mengajar saya memungkinkan saya
untuk membantu pelajar bahasa Inggris).
untuk membantu pelajar bahasa Inggris).
• Her parents do not allow her to eat beef. (Orang tuanya tidak mengizinkannya makan daging sapi).
• Her parents do not allow her to eat beef. (Orang tuanya tidak mengizinkannya makan daging sapi).
• They do not allow us to smoke in the building. (Mereka tidak mengizinkan kita merokok di dalam
• They do not allow us to smoke in the building. (Mereka tidak mengizinkan kita merokok di dalam
gedung).
gedung).
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