Polite Questioning Techniques

The video tutorial discusses the importance of asking questions politely in English. It explains how using words like 'could', 'would', 'please', and 'may' can transform a question into a polite request. The tutorial provides examples and situations where these words can be effectively used to ensure politeness and avoid offending others. It emphasizes the significance of choosing the right words based on the context and the desired level of politeness.

Why is it important to ask questions politely?

• To show your power

• To make a command

• To avoid offending others

• To ensure you get an answer

What is a more polite alternative to 'can' when asking for help?

• Will

• Could

• Should

• Must

How does using 'could' instead of 'can' change the tone of a question?

• It makes it sound more like a command

• It makes it sound more urgent

• It makes it sound more polite

• It makes it sound less important

Which of the following is an example of a polite question using 'could'?

• Could you help me?

• Should you help me?

• Can you help me?

• Will you help me?

When might it be unnecessary to use 'could' or 'would'?

• When making a request

• When showing authority

• When being polite

• When asking for help

What is the effect of using 'would' in a question?

• It makes the question sound more polite

• It makes the question sound more demanding

• It makes the question sound less important

• It makes the question sound more urgent

Which phrase is more polite: 'Would you mind if I sat there?' or 'Can I sit there?'

• 'Can I sit there?'

• 'Would you mind if I sat there?'

• Both are equally polite

• Neither is polite

What word can be added to a question to make it sound more like a request?

• Please

• Now

• Quickly

• Certainly

Where should 'please' be placed in a question to enhance politeness?

• At the beginning

• At the end

• In the middle

• It doesn't matter

Which of the following is a polite way to ask for more soup?

• Can I have more soup?

• Can I have more soup, please?

• I want more soup.

• Give me more soup.