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The phone is ringing. Offer to answer it.
Would you like me to answer the phone?
Someone is carrying heavy bags. Offer to help.
Would you like me to carry those?
You’re writing a letter to a travel company. Request their brochure.
I would be grateful if yousend me your brochure.
You’re in a friend’s house. It's hot. Ask permission to open the window.
Do you mind if I open thewindow?
Your new neighbour is playing loud music late at night. Ask her to turn it down.
I was wondering if you couldturn the music down.
I managed to / could persuade him to come to the restaurant with us.
managed to
She managed to / could persuade anybody to do anything.
could
I couldn’t / didn’t manage to understand the instructions for the game.
both
Pierre wasn’t able to / couldn’t wash the car because he had to leave early.
both
‘I can smell / I’m smelling something burning,’ said Natasha.
can smell
To be an airline pilot you must be able to / can react quickly in difficult situations.
be able to
I’ve been able to / can drive since I was 17.
ve been able to
