Can I not read it?

[KaterynaArts]

Hello! I have a question. If the person asks about a permission not to read something, he doesn't want to read this and asks not to read this. Can we use phrase: Can I not read it? Is it correct? Thank you for you reply.

 

[emsr2d2]

Hello!

I have a question. Unnecessary. Just go ahead with your question.

If the person someone asks wants to ask about a for permission not to read something, he doesn't want to read this and asks not to read this. can we they use the phrase: question "Can I not read it?"? Is it correct?

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Please note my corrections (in red) and comments (in blue) above.

In the right context, the question is possible. However, a native speaker is probably more likely to say "Is it OK if I don't read it?" or "Would you mind if I didn't read it?"

 

[jutfrank]

Informally, it's correct and natural, yes. Whether it's appropriate depends on the context and the tone the speaker wants.

Who do you imagine is talking to whom?

 

[Tarheel]

Offhand, it seems like a weird question. Why would I need permission to not read something? Do you have a context for that?