MID TERM EXAM FOR OFFERING HELP AND GIVING NEWS

You see your classmate struggling with her books. What would you say to offer help?

• I can't help you.

• Do you need my help with those books?

• Why don't you carry your own books?

• I'm too busy to help.

• I think you can manage on your own.

Your friend is carrying a heavy bag. What should you say to offer help?

• Can I help you with your bag?

• Why is your bag so heavy?

• Do you think I'm going to help you?

• It's your responsibility to carry it.

• You should ask someone else to help.

Which of the following expressions is used to offer help?

• Can I give you a hand?

• You must do it alone.

• It's not my problem.

• You should be able to do it.

• I'm not available to help.

A guest in a hotel asks for an extra towel. How should the staff respond?

• No, we don't have towels.

• Get it yourself.

• Would you like me to bring you a towel?

• You're not allowed to ask for extras.

• You need to wait for another day.

Your teacher is carrying a lot of books. How would you offer your assistance?

• Could I help you carry those books?

• Why don't you ask someone else?

• You have too many books.

• I can't help you.

• That looks like too much for me.

What is the most polite way to offer help to someone older than you?

• Need some help?

• Let me know if you need help.

• I'll help you later.

• Why are you doing it alone?

• I don't have time right now.

Which of the following sentences is NOT an appropriate way to offer help?

• Can I help you with that?

• Would you like some help?

• I can help if you want.

• You're on your own!

• Do you need any help?

You see a stranger looking lost in the mall. What could you say to offer help?

• You seem confused, need any help?

• Why don't you ask someone else?

• You shouldn't be lost here.

• Just use your phone to find your way.

• It's not my problem.

Your sibling is cleaning the house alone. What is the best way to offer help?

• Do you want me to help with the cleaning?

• I think you're doing fine on your own.

• Why don't you take a break instead?

• Cleaning is your job, not mine.

• You don't need help, right?

In a restaurant, a customer asks, "Can you help me with the menu?" What should the waiter reply?

• No, I'm too busy.

• Of course, how can I help you?

• I don't know the menu either.

• You should decide on your own.

• We only serve food, not advice.