Offering help & if clause

A boy is standing near the bus stop carrying two heavy bags. He looks very tired. You want to offer help politely.

Which is the best expression to say?

• "Let me help you carry your bags."

• "You must be very weak to carry that."
  
  

• "Can I help you with those bags?".

• "Why don’t you just put them on the ground?"

• "Would you like me to give you a hand?"

"A tourist looks confused while reading a city map. You don’t know the place exactly, but you still want to show kindness."

What should you say?

• I don’t know, ask someone else.

• Would you like me to check the location on my phone for you?

• It’s too complicated for me to explain.

• Why don’t you stop traveling if you can’t read a map?

• I think you’d better buy a new map.

"You see your teacher drop some books in the classroom. Everyone is quiet. You decide to offer help."

Which response is the most polite?

• Can I help you pick up the books, Sir/Ma’am?

• You should be more careful, Teacher.

• Why don’t you ask other students?

• That’s your problem, not mine.

• Would you mind if I help you with those books?

"Siti is trying to solve a science problem but looks confused. You want to offer help."

Which is the most suitable offer?

• Would you like me to explain the problem to you?

• You are not smart enough to solve it.

• Maybe you should give up.

• Can I guide you through the steps?

• Why are you so stressed over homework?

"An old man is standing on the bus because there is no empty seat. You are sitting and want to offer help politely."

Which is the best expression?

• Please take my seat, Sir.

• You shouldn’t be standing here.

• Why don’t you wait for another bus?

• Can I offer you my seat?

• I think you’re too old to stand.

"You see your neighbor trying to fix a flat tire on his bicycle, but he looks confused."

What is the most appropriate offer?

• Would you like me to help you fix the tire?

• You will never fix it yourself.

• Maybe you should just buy a new bicycle.

• Can I call someone to help you?

• Why are you wasting your time?

"In the classroom, your friend brings many snacks for a class event and seems to have difficulty carrying them all."

Which expression shows kindness?

• Do you want me to help you carry those snacks?

• Why did you buy so many snacks?

• That’s your choice, not mine.

• Would you like me to eat some of them?

• I think you should throw some away.

"A new student in your school looks lost and doesn’t know which class to go to."

What should you say to offer help politely?

• Can I show you the way to your class?

• You should know it yourself.

• Why don’t you just skip class?

• Would you like me to introduce you to the teacher?

• Maybe you don’t belong here.

"At the canteen, your friend looks short of money to pay for his meal."

What is the best way to offer help?

• Would you like me to lend you some money?

• You are so poor, aren’t you?

• Why don’t you skip lunch today?

• I can help you by telling the cashier you can’t pay.

• Maybe you should eat less.

"Your mother is busy cooking while also preparing the dining table."

Which is the most suitable offer?

• Can I help you set the table, Mom?

• Why don’t you do it faster?

• It’s your job, not mine.

• Would you like me to taste the food first?

• I think you should stop cooking.