Making Requests

How can you say to offer help to someone?

• Can I give you some advice?

• Would you like a coffee?

• Can I give you a gift?

• Could I give you a hand with that?

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Potrei darti una mano con quello?' which is commonly used to offer help to someone in Italian.

How do you politely ask someone to do a favor?

• Can I have a favor?

• Could you do me a favor?

• Would you like to do me a favor?

• Can I give you a favor?

Answer explanation

The correct way to politely ask someone for a favor is 'Potresti fare un favore?' which translates to 'Could you do me a favor?' in English.

What is a common expression to avoid saying 'No' directly in English?

• I can't.

• No, thank you.

• Well, I'm not sure.

• Sorry, no.

Answer explanation

The correct expression to avoid saying 'No' directly in English is 'Well, I'm not sure.'

How do you politely ask someone to close the window?

• Could you close the window, please?

• Do you want to close the window?

• Can I close the window?

• Could I close the window?

Answer explanation

The correct way to politely ask someone to close the window is 'Potresti chiudere la finestra, per favore?' This phrase is a polite request using the conditional form in Italian.

Why is intonation important in the English language when asking something to a stranger?

• Why is intonation important in the English language when asking something to a stranger?

• Because it can make the difference between sounding polite or rude.

• Because it helps to better convey the request.

• Because it makes the request more urgent.

Answer explanation

Intonation can make the difference between sounding polite or rude, which is crucial when asking a stranger.

What is a polite way to decline an invitation in English?

• Sorry, I can't make it.

• Yes, I will come.

• Maybe next time.

• No, thank you.

How can you ask for permission to leave a meeting politely?

• Can I go now?

• Should I leave?

• May I be excused?

• Do you want me to leave?

What is a common expression to show gratitude in English?

• Thank you.

• Sorry.

• Goodbye.

• See you later.

What is a polite way to ask for directions in English?

• Can you help me find the way?

• Do you know where I am going?

• Can you tell me where to go?

• Do you want to guide me?

How can you politely ask someone to repeat what they said in English?

• Can you say that again, please?

• Do you want to repeat that?

• Can you speak louder?

• Do you mind saying it one more time?