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Which is the best:

Will you come here again?
Yes, If mom would let me...     (A)
We are sure that mum will let you go

Will you come here again?
Yes, if mom will give me permission...     (B)
We are sure your mom will let you go

Will you come here again?
Yes, if mom lets me to go...     (C)
We are sure your mom will let you go

or maybe other?

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  • Q: Will you come here again? A: Either: Yes, if mom will let me. / Or Yes, if mom lets me. – user6951 May 24 '15 at 17:18
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    Your first version carries a significantly different implication (by using the "hypothetical" modal would, you imply you think probably she wouldn't). The second is credible, but not as likely as the third (except it should be If mom lets me go - no to). Some might say the future tense in #2 places more focus on a specific occasion in the future when you will be seeking permission, but I think most native speakers would rarely if ever consider such nuances, or notice them being used by others. – FumbleFingers Reinstate Monica May 24 '15 at 17:18
  • The third line in each choice is a little problematic. It's unlikely that anyone would refer to another person's mother as "mum", as that would refer to the speaker's own mother. You might say, "We are sure that your mum will let you go." There would be an exception if the speaker of the third line were mocking the speaker of the second, for instance if both were grown men and one had to ask permission of his mother for some reason. – Jason Patterson May 24 '15 at 21:52
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    @JasonPatterson or if they're siblings... – starsplusplus May 25 '15 at 0:06
  • This question could be better written, but I don't understand why it has close votes. – DCShannon May 25 '15 at 1:48
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Will you come again?

If mom lets me
If mom gives me permission

Those are the two I would use.

You can say, "If mom lets me go," but you would not say, "If mom lets me to go."

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