Polite Ways to Offer and Respond to Help

Which of the following is a formal way to offer help?

• Let me switch off the TV.

• Would you like me to open the window?

• I'll get the door for you.

• Let me help you with those bags.

What is an informal way to offer assistance?

• Let me switch off the TV.

• Would you like me to get you some water?

• Shall I switch off the television?

• Shall I shut the door?

How can you formally accept help when someone offers to get you water?

• I'm good.

• No, thanks.

• Yes, thank you very much.

• No, thank you. I can manage.

Which response is appropriate when you want to politely decline help with your bags?

• No, thank you. I'm fine.

• That's very kind of you.

• Thank you very much.

• Yes, please.

What does the phrase 'I'm good' imply when declining help?

• I need more help.

• I am not feeling well.

• I am confused.

• I am fine, thanks. I don't need anything.