Effective Request Making

What are the two main components discussed in the lesson for making effective requests?

• Speed and clarity

• Grammar and vocabulary

• Language and psychology

• Tone and volume

Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing the language of a request?

• Size of the request

• Time of day

• Difficulty of the request

• Relationship with the person

How does the language change when making a larger request?

• It becomes longer and more formal

• It becomes more direct and informal

• It uses fewer words

• It becomes shorter and less formal

What is a characteristic of a small request?

• Indirect and vague

• Polite and medium length

• Direct, informal, and short

• Very formal and long

Which phrase is used to make a medium-sized request?

• I hope you don't mind my asking, but

• Can I go now?

• I was wondering if it would be possible

• Do you think I could

What key word did psychologists find increases the likelihood of a positive response?

• Sorry

• Because

• Thank you

• Please

Why is giving a reason important when making a request?

• It makes the request more formal

• It shortens the request

• It provides context and justification

• It makes the request sound more urgent

What is the effect of using the word 'because' in a request?

• It decreases the formality of the request

• It increases the chance of a positive reply

• It makes the request sound more demanding

• It makes the request less clear

Where can you find additional resources to practice request-making?

• On the engVid website

• In a textbook

• On a social media platform

• In a dictionary

What is one way to continue improving your English according to the lesson?

• Read more books

• Watch more movies

• Practice speaking with friends

• Subscribe to the YouTube channel