Polite Expressions Quiz

If you want to drink something at a friend's house, you ask:

• Give me a drink.

• Can I have a glass of water, please?

• I command you to serve me a drink.

You're at a café and you'd like a small coffee. What do you say?

• Coffee. Now.

• I'll take whatever coffee you have.

• Could I get a small coffee, please?

Your friend has a new phone. You want to look at it. You say:

• Hand over your phone.

• Could I take a look at your new phone?

• Phone. Now.

How do you politely refuse a friend's request to use your computer?

• No way!

• Sorry, I'm using it right now.

• Computers are not for sharing.

If a friend asks to borrow your new phone, but you feel uncomfortable, you could say:

• Sure, no problem.

• I'd prefer not to lend it out, sorry.

• Phones are forbidden.

You want to express that it's okay after someone apologizes for not being able to help. You say:

• That's unacceptable.

• No problem, thanks anyway!

• You should be sorry!

Your friend declines your invitation because they have another meeting. You respond:

• Cancel it!

• What a shame.

• Sorry, you must come.

When someone says, 'I'm sorry we're not at home tonight,' a polite response would be:

• You guys are always out!

• I'm sorry about that.

• Never mind, maybe another time.

If someone says they can't make it to your event and you want to show understanding, you say:

• That's a pity, but let's catch up soon!

• Why not?

• You never attend my events.