Polite Requests

 

 

Polite requests in English can be made using different modal verbs and structures. Here are the main types:

1. Using "Can" (Informal)

Examples:

• Can you help me with this?
• Can I borrow your pen?

2. Using "Could" (More Polite)

Examples:

• Could you please open the window?
• Could I have a glass of water?

3. Using "May" (Formal and Polite)

Examples:

• May I come in?
• May I speak to the manager?

4. Using "Would" (Polite and Formal)

Examples:

• Would you mind helping me?
• Would you please send me the report?

5. Using "Shall" (Formal and Suggestive)

Examples:

• Shall we go now?
• Shall I bring you some coffee?

6. Using "Might" (Very Formal and Indirect)

Examples:

• Might I suggest a different approach?
• Might I ask you a question?

7. Using "Would You Mind" (Very Polite)

Examples:

• Would you mind closing the door?
• Would you mind if I sat here?

8. Using Indirect Questions (Soft and Polite)

Examples:

• Do you think you could help me?
• Is there any chance you could lend me a hand?

Polite Requests Drag and Drop Exercise 1.

help

Can

please?

me,

you