Dear teachers,
- Could I see the newspaper when you finish with it?
Do we say 'read the newspaper' or 'see the newspaper'?
Thank you!
My personal opinion:
- Could I have a look at that paper when you've finished reading it?
- Can I have your paper when you've finished with it?
- Please may I read that paper after you?
My great-grandmother's rather marvellous East End of London version would have been:
- 'Ere, can I have a butchers at that rag when you're done? Cheers, love.