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Asking Polite Questions

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    Look at the problem and ask a polite question with can, could or would.
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  • You need to find flour in the supermarket. You ask a grocery store employee for help.
    Would you...? / Could you...?
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  • You want to buy a snack from the vending machine, but you have no money.
    Would you...? / Could you...?
  •  15
  • You're having trouble with the computer in the computer lab.
    Would you...? / Could you...?
  •  15
  • You are talking to a person who is speaking too quickly.
    Would you...? / Could you...?
  •  15
  • You don't understand a word the teacher used. 
    Would you...? / Could you...?
  •  15
  • Your spouse is watching the TV very loudly. You're trying to sleep.
    Would you...? / Could you...?
  •  15
  • You want a friend to turn on the light in the room.
    Would you...? / Could you...?
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  • It's cold outside and your child left the door open. You want your child to close the door.
    Would you...? / Could you...?
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  • You have finished eating at a restaurant. You want to ask the server for the bill.
    May I...? / Can I...? / Could I...?
  •  15
  • You're at a restaurant. You want to order a cup of coffee.
    May I...? / Can I...? / Could I...?
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  • It's cold outside and you forgot your jacket. Your friend has an extra jacket.
    May I...? / Can I...? / Could I...?
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  • You are at a friend's house. You're thirsty.
    May I...? / Can I...? / Could I...?
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  • You have no paper. You want to borrow a sheet of paper from your classmate.
    May I...? / Can I...? / Could I...?
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  • You forgot your grammar book. You need to borrow one from the teacher.
    May I...? / Can I...? / Could I...?
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  • You need to use the pencil sharpener on the teacher's desk.
    May I...? / Can I...? / Could I...?
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  • Your classmate has an eraser. You need to use it for a moment.
    May I...? / Can I...? / Could I...?
  •  15