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    The document provides instructions on how to make polite requests using "I" or "you" to complete sample questions. It then matches those questions to possible responses. Finally, it lists additional sample requests and responses to practice with a partner, and notes that "could" and "would" are generally more polite than "can" when making requests.

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    17 How to make polite requests?

    Complete these questions with I or you.

    1. Could _______________ speak to you for a moment?


    2. Can _______________tell me your name?
    3. Can _______________ have another coffee, please?
    4. Could _______________ call me again tomorrow?
    5. Would _______________repeat that, please?
    6. Could _______________ help me for a moment?

    Match questions (1-6) to responses (a-f) below.

    a) Yes, sorry. The reference is 14473. ____


    b) Certainly. Same again? ____
    c) Yes, of course. ____
    d) I’m afraid I’m on holiday. ____
    e) Sure. It’s Mohammad Ahmad. ____
    f) Sorry, but I’m very busy. ____

    With your partner, take turns to make and respond to requests.

    1. I want your telephone number. (have)


    2. I want your address. (give)
    3. I don’t understand you. (speak more slowly)
    4. I need your signature here. (sign)
    5. I can’t talk at the moment. (call back)
    Can,
    6. I can’t write down your name. could
    (spell) and would
    Could and would are generally more “polite” and formal than
    can.
    Would is not used with I: Could I speak to you?
    Not: Would I speak to you?

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