Making Requests

What can you use to make requests?

• Can you____? Will you__? Could you___? Would you___?

• should, had better, could, and ought to

To make a formal request, use______

• Can you___?

• Would you mind____ing___?

There are a lot of dirty dishes in the sink.

Make a request use could and do

You are at a job interview. You don't understand the question. What's the request?

• You should repeat the question.

• Could you repeat the question, please?

You are at a restaurant with your friend. You don't have money to pay. What's the request?

• Can you lend me some money?

• Could you pay for the clothes, please?

Your friend is speaking very quietly. You can't hear. Make a request using would and raise your voice.

Would you mind going to the store for me? Choose the correct answer

• Yes, of course

• No, not at all

Would you drive me to the dentist appointment? Choose the correct answer

• I'd be glad to

• Sorry, but I would

Would you answer the phone, please? Choose the correct answer

• Ok

• No, I'd be glad to

What is the correct formal request?

Could you mind turning off the radio?