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ENGL120 Grammar 4-3 - Making Requests

The document provides 10 situations and prompts the reader to ask questions using "can", "could", or "may" to request something. It then asks the reader to rewrite the requests using "Do you mind..." or "Would you mind..." as specified. Finally, it provides incomplete dialogues and asks the reader to fill in the blanks with missing words provided in orange. The document is an exercise to practice asking for things politely using various question structures.

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ENGL120 Grammar 4-3 - Making Requests

The document provides 10 situations and prompts the reader to ask questions using "can", "could", or "may" to request something. It then asks the reader to rewrite the requests using "Do you mind..." or "Would you mind..." as specified. Finally, it provides incomplete dialogues and asks the reader to fill in the blanks with missing words provided in orange. The document is an exercise to practice asking for things politely using various question structures.

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1.

Write questions with ​can​, ​could​, or ​may​ for the following situations:

You have just arrived at a pub with your three friends. You find a table with
a. only two chairs. The table beside you has only two people but three
chairs. What do you ask the people at the table?

Could / May I take a chair?


You have just gotten on a bus. You see an empty seat beside someone
b. but her bag is on the seat. You really want to sit down. What do you ask
her?
You are at a restaurant. You would like some more water. What do you
c.
ask the waiter?
You are at a restaurant with your girlfriend or boyfriend. The food he or
d. she is eating looks quite good. You would like to try it. What do you ask
him / her?
You are in a taxi. It is very warm inside. You try to open the window, but it
e.
is locked. What do you ask the driver?
You have a problem. You think your friend might be able to give you
f.
advice to help you figure out what to do. What do you ask them?
You are in a coffee shop. You want to order a tall americano. What do you
g.
ask the barista?
You are at a bookstore looking for a new book. You have no idea what to
h. get. Maybe a staff member could recommend something. What do you
ask them?
Your kitchen is a mess. Your roommate has been cooking all day. You
i.
want them to clean up. What do you ask?
You didn’t go to class yesterday. You want your best friend to tell you what
j.
you missed. What do you ask him or her?
Your neighbours are playing loud music. You are trying to sleep. What do
k.
you ask them?
You are at your boss’ home for dinner. You want to use the bathroom.
l.
What do you ask them?
2. Rewrite the requests. Write “​Do you mind…​” or “​Would you
mind…​”, as specified in parentheses:

Would you please carry this for me? (Do)


a.
Do you mind carrying this for me?

Could I borrow your pen? (Would)


b.

May I sit down? (Would)


c.

Could you come with me to the store? (Do)


d.

May I close the window? (Would)


e.
Can you give me a hand? (Would)
f.

Can I watch TV? (Do)


g.

Would you please show me how to get to the


h. train station? (Would)

Could I please get something to drink? (Would)


i.

May I change the music? (Do)


j.
Will you open the door for me, please? (Do)
k.

Could you please repeat what you said?


l. (Would)
3. Complete the conversations. For each blank, write the missing
word:

A: Is there anything you need, sir?


a. B: Yes, actually, there is. Do you ​think​ I ​could ​have a newspaper to read?
A: Certainly, sir. ​Can I​ get anything else for you?
A: Would you ​ ​ I kept my shoes on, Paul?
b. B: Actually, I ​ .​ This carpet is brand new. Sorry.
A: Oh, that’s okay.
A: What’s the matter, Brenda?
B: ​ ​ it okay if I ​ ​ home tonight? I’m not feeling very
well. I might be getting sick.
c.
A: Sure. Everyone will miss you at the party, but you need to get better.
B: K. ​ ​ please say hello to everyone for me?
A: Of course.
A: Would you give me a hand, George?
d. B: I’d ​ ​ to. What do you need?
A: Could you ​ ​ carry these boxes to the car?
A: Do you think ​ ​ move over so that we could sit together?
e.
B: Sorry, but I think I’d prefer to stay in this seat for the movie.
A: ​ ​ be alright if I borrowed the car for the evening?
f. B: Okay, but you have to promise to be careful with it.
A: I promise.
A: Yes, Joanne. What is your question?
B: Mr. Wilson, would ​ ​ speak louder? It’s quite difficult to hear
g.
you at the back of the classroom here.
A: Yes, I will try. Sorry about that.
A: ​ ​ be okay if I tried the car out before making my decision?
h. It’s a lot of money.
B: A test drive? Of course. I’ll go get the keys.
4. Complete the dialogues with the words or phrases in ​orange​:

A: ​Would you mind helping me cook dinner​? (​help me cook dinner​)

B: No, not at all. What do you need me to do?


a.
A: ​Could you cut the vegetables​? (​cut the vegetables​)

B: Sure. No problem.
A: Could I please have a refill on my water?

B: Of course. ​ ​ ​to the table? (​bring anything else​)


b.
A: No, I think we’re good. Just the water, please.

B: Certainly.
A: What are you plans for tomorrow, Dear?

B: Well, I was thinking of seeing a movie with some friends. ​


after dinner? (​give me a ride​)

c. A: After dinner? Sure, so about 7:30 or so?

B: Yes, that would be perfect. ​ ​ when it’s finished? (​pick me up​)

A: Sure. You’re lucky you have a loving father.

B: Thanks, Dad.
A: ​ ​? (​borrow your phone​)

B: No, but what’s wrong with yours?


d.
A: I don’t get any reception outside of the city.

B: Wow. You ought to change providers. Here you go.


A: Roger?

B: Yes?

A: ​ ​ ​with my homework? (​give me a hand​)


e.
B: I’m slightly busy at the moment. ​ ​ after dinner? (​help you​)

A: That would be great. Thanks.


A: Where to?

B: Main and Broadway, please. ​ ​ as fast as possible? I’m in a


hurry. (​go​)

A: Okay. I’ll try. Shall we take Broadway or Georgia?


f.
B: Let’s take Georgia Street.

A: Sounds good. ​ ​? (​listen to the news​)

B: No problem with me.

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