Unit 14 Polite Requests Asking people to do

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Unit 14

Unit 14

Polite Requests

Polite Requests

Asking people to do things: q. Can you wait a moment, please? q. Could

Asking people to do things: q. Can you wait a moment, please? q. Could you tell me how to get to the library? q. Do you think you could post my letter? q. I wonder if you could sign the paper? q. Do you mind helping me with my project?

Asking for permission: q. May I come in? q. Could I use your calculator?

Asking for permission: q. May I come in? q. Could I use your calculator? q. Can I speak to Mr. Drill, please?

For an invitation: q Would you like a cup of tea? q Would you

For an invitation: q Would you like a cup of tea? q Would you like to play chess with me? q Do you want to go and get a drink? q I would like you to come over for dinner if it’s possible? q Will you be able to join me for lunch today?

Informally to a friend q Do you think you could turn down the TV?

Informally to a friend q Do you think you could turn down the TV? q Do you think you could drive me to school ? q May I could borrow your car?

Formally to a Stranger q. Could you tell me where the nearest ATM is,

Formally to a Stranger q. Could you tell me where the nearest ATM is, please? q. Would you mind if I sit here? q. Do you mind lending me your book, please? q. Would you like to sit here? q. May you give me a hand with my suitcase?

We can add the phrase by any chance at the end of our request

We can add the phrase by any chance at the end of our request to make it more polite. q. Are you , by any chance , available Saturday night? q. Can you , by any chance, help me out with my luggage ? q. Do you , by any chance, have a couple of minutes to spare?

You want someone to close the window? (May you , can you , Could

You want someone to close the window? (May you , can you , Could you, Etc )

You want to use the computer (May You/I , Can you/I , Could you/I

You want to use the computer (May You/I , Can you/I , Could you/I , etc. )

You want to use the phone (May You/I , Can you/I , Could you/I

You want to use the phone (May You/I , Can you/I , Could you/I , etc. )

May you try and ask your fellow students some polite requests, please?

May you try and ask your fellow students some polite requests, please?

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