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"Could you recommend anyone who has experience with agile development?” is a polite request. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
“I want you to connect me with someone.” is a polite way to request in networking. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
Fill in the blank: “____ you recommend anyone who can support our renewable project?”
Could
Which structure is more polite? A) Introduce me to your manager. B) Would you be open to introducing me to your manager?
B
Using “If you hear of…” is an example of a conditional sentence. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
Fill in the blank: “Would you be ____ to exploring a partnership on smart grids?”
open
Fill in the blank: “Can you reach out to David to see if he’d be able to ____?”
consult
Which sentence shows a hypothetical offer? A) I need you to give me the contact. B) If you wanted to explore a partnership, I’d be happy to set up a meeting.
B
Which request uses a conditional? A) If you hear of any openings, please let me know. B) Can you introduce me to your boss?
A
Fill in the blank: “If you ____ of any training opportunities, I’d appreciate the referral.”
hear
What is the function of this sentence: “I’d appreciate the referral.” A) Making a demand B) Making a polite request
B
“Would you be open to introducing me to your contact?” is asking about a possibility. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
Make a polite request to a colleague asking for help finding a supplier.
Make a conditional request about a partnership in renewable energy.
Your division needs an expert on digital smart grids. Ask a networking question.
Imagine you meet a new contact at a conference. Say one sentence offering a partnership.
