Being polite

________ about the starting date — will it be next month? A) I would like to ask B) Tell me C) Ask you

________, but could you explain the next steps after the interview? A) I need to know B) I'm sorry C) I'm wondering

________ to interrupt, but I have a quick question. A) Sorry B) Excuse me C) Look

________, could you help me with this report? A) Excuse me B) You have to C) I want

________ the position is already filled? A) Maybe B) I'm afraid C) Do you know if

________ where I should send my application? A) Tell me B) I'm not sure C) Could you tell me

________ to speak with the hiring manager if possible. A) I must B) I would like C) I need

________, could you tell me where the HR office is? A) I want B) Excuse me C) Listen

________ I don't understand the question. Could you repeat it? A) I'm afraid B) Of course C) Maybe

________, but I don't have experience with that software yet. A) I'm not sure B) I would like to C) I'm afraid

________, but I think there has been a small mistake on the document. A) I'm afraid B) I'm  not sure C) I need

________, can I join the meeting a few minutes late? A) I'm wondering B) I would like C) Sorry