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Lessons 1-4: Grammar C NEW FRIENDS

Polite requests

You can use I'd like + an infinitive to make a polite request:

I want a job application. -+ I'd like to have a job application.
You can also use Hay I/ Could I/ Can I + a verb to make a polite request:

May I have a job application?
I want a job application.-+ Could I have a job application?
Can I have a job application?

Add please to make requests more polite:
With May/, Could I, and Can I, you can add please before the verb, or at the beginning or the
end of the sentence. (Notice the comma.)

May I please have a job application?
Please may I have a job application?
May I have a job application, please?
With I'd like, you can only add please at the end. (Notice the comma.)

I'd like a job application, please.

Part 1

Complete the sentences. Write the correct form of the verb.

1. May I lzarraw a pen?
(borrow}
2. Ia like here.
(sit)
3. Could I a window?
(open)
4. I'd like a glass of water.
(have}
5. Can I a question?
(ask}
6. I'd like now.
(90)
Part2

Write please in the correct place, a or b. Add a comma, if necessary.

1. May -------- have a salad?
(a) (b)
2. Can I come -------- with you ________ ?
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3. I'd ________ like to speak with you -------­
(a) (bl
4. Could I ________ use ________ your phone?
(a) (b)
5. -------- I'd like to get some help _______ _
(a) (b)
6. I'd like ________ to make an appointment _______ _
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