Requests with modals

You want someone to pass the salt at the dinner table. What could you say?

• Pass the salt.

• Would you mind passing the salt?

• Do you have salt?

You want to ask your boss if you can leave early. Which phrase is appropriate?

• Can you go early?

• Could you I leave early?

• Could I leave early?

You want to ask your friend to turn down the music. What would you say?

• Can you turn down the music, please?

• Do you want less music?

• Will you stop the music?

You want to ask for help with your math homework. Which is correct?

​ (a)   helping me with my math homework

• Would you mind
• Can you
• Could you

You're at a café and you'd like someone to move so you can sit. What would you ask?

​ (a)   move a bit, please?

• Could you
• You
• Do you

Reorder the following

• opening

• mind

• the window?

• Would

• you

Reorder the following

• the

• bags?

• you

• could

• carry