Polite requests

You want to borrow a classmate's pen

• Give me your pen

• Can I borrow your pen?

• Can you borrow your pen?

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

You want a classmate to give you a ride home after class.

• Would you mind giving me a ride home?

• Could you gave me a ride?

• Is it OK if I give you a ride?

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

You want to turn down your roommate's TV.

• Could you turn off your TV?

• Would you mind turning your TV down?

• Turn down your TV

You want to use a friend's cell phone.

• Would you mind if I use your cellphone?

• Give me your cellphone

• Could you sell me your cellphone?

You want someone to tell you how to get to the subway.

• Where is the subway located?

• Could you tell me where the subway is?

• Can I borrow your subway?

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

You need some help to carry heavy boxes.

• Could you carry these boxes for me?

• Carry these boxes for me, please.

• I was wondering if you can carry these boxes

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

You need to use your roommate's computer

• Can I use your computer?

• Use your computer.

• Is it OK if I used your computer?

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B