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Modal verb for polite request

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You want to borrow a classmate's pen

a)

Give me your pen

b)

Can I borrow your pen?

c)

Can you borrow your pen?

2.

You want a classmate to give you a ride home after class.

a)

Would you mind giving me a ride home?

b)

Could you gave me a ride?

c)

Is it OK if I give you a ride?

3.

You want to turn down your roommate's TV.

a)

Could you turn off your TV?

b)

Is it OK if I turn your TV down?

c)

Turn down your TV

4.

You want to use a friend's cell phone.

a)

Do you mind if I use your cellphone?

b)

Give me your cellphone

c)

Could you sell me your cellphone?

5.

You want to borrow a friend's car for the weekend

a)

I was wondering if I can borrow your car for the weekend.

b)

I was wondering if I could borrow your car for the weekend.

c)

I was wondering if you could borrow your car for the weekend.

6.

You want someone to tell you how to get to the subway.

a)

Where is the subway located?

b)

Could you tell me where the subway is?

c)

Can I borrow your subway?

7.

Give me a drink.

a)

Polite Request

b)

Not so polite request

8.

Could you get me a drink, please?

a)

Polite Request

b)

Not so polite request

9.

Can I have the menu?

a)

Polite Request

b)

Not so polite request

10.

___ you do me a favour?

a)

Would

b)

Could

c)

May

d)

Can

11.

I like math. I ___ solve math problems quickly.

a)

can

b)

could

c)

would

d)

couldn't

12.

You want to borrow a pen from your classmate.

a)

Let me borrow your pen, please.

b)

Can I borrow your pen, please?

c)

Can you borrow me your pen?

13.

You want your classmate to give you a ride home after school.

a)

It is okay if you give me a ride home?

b)

Could you give me a ride?

c)

Would you mind giving me a ride home?

14.

You want to turn down your roommate's TV.

a)

Could you turn off your TV?

b)

Is it OK if I turn your TV down?

c)

Turn down your TV

15.

Can I give you the menu ?

a)

polite request

b)

not polite request

16.

Would you mind repeating that? I don't understand.

a)

Polite Request

b)

Request for Permission

17.

___ you do me a favour?

a)

Would

b)

Could

c)

May

d)

Can

18.

I like math. I ___ solve math problems quickly.

a)

can

b)

could

c)

would

d)

couldn't

19.

Fatih is a brilliant child. He ___ read when he was two.

a)

can

b)

would

c)

could

d)

couldn't

20.

You want to borrow a pen from your classmate.

a)

Let me borrow your pen, please.

b)

Can I borrow your pen, please?

c)

Can you borrow me your pen?

21.

You want your classmate to give you a ride home after school.

a)

It is okay if you give me a ride home?

b)

Could you give me a ride?

c)

Would you mind giving me a ride home?

22.

You want to borrow your friend’s textbook for the weekend.

a)

I was wondering if I can borrow your textbook for the weekend.

b)

I was wondering if you could borrow my textbook for the weekend?

c)

I was wondering if I could borrow your textbook for the weekend?

23.

You need some help to carry heavy boxes.

a)

Could you carry these boxes for me?

b)

Carry these boxes for me, please.

c)

I was wondering if you can carry these boxes.

24.

Give me a drink please.

a)

Polite request

b)

Not so polite request

25.

Can I have the menu?

a)

Polite request

b)

Not so polite request

26.

I would like some mineral water, please?

a)

Polite request

b)

Not so polite request

27.

May I have the bill?

a)

Polite request

b)

Not so polite request

28.

Can I go to the library today?

a)

Request for permission

b)

Polite request

29.

1. Can he _______ dinner with me tomorrow?

a)

eats

b)

eating

c)

eat

d)

ate

30.

2. _____ borrow your car?

a)

Can I

b)

I can

c)

Can't I

d)

I can't

31.

3. Would you _________?

a)

help

b)

help me

c)

helps

d)

helping me

32.

4. Could Ali __________ me to the mall tomorrow?

a)

drive them

b)

drove

c)

driving me

d)

drive

33.

5. Can they ______ what the answer is?

a)

telling me

b)

tell

c)

tell me

d)

told

34.

6. Can you show me where __________?

a)

library

b)

the library

c)

is the library

d)

the library is

35.

Can I give you the menu ?

a)

polite request

b)

not polite request

36.

I want some water

a)

polite request

b)

not polite request

37.

I'd like an ice - cream, please

a)

polite request

b)

not polite request

38.

Get the menu ?

a)

polite request

b)

not polite request

39.

Can you bring me a drink, please?

a)

polite request

b)

not polite request

40.

Give me a drink.

a)

polite request

b)

not polite request

41.

I didn’t feel very well yesterday. I ______ eat anything.

a)

couldn’t

b)

can't

c)

shouldn't

d)

mustn't

42.

Can you help me put these books away?

a)

Polite Request

b)

Request for Permission

43.

Would you mind repeating that? I don't understand.

a)

Polite Request

b)

Request for Permission

44.

Will you please put your clothes away?

a)

Polite Request

b)

Request for Permission

45.

Can I go to the library today after school?

a)

Polite Request

b)

Request for Permission

46.

Could I look at your magazine for a few minutes?

a)

Polite Request

b)

Request for Permission

47.

Would you do me a favor?

a)

Yes, You can.

b)

Yes, You may.

c)

Sure.

d)

Yes, I'm sorry.

e)

I don't know

48.

Will you please close the door?

a)

I'm not sure.

b)

I don't know.

c)

Sure. No problem

d)

No, I will.

49.

Could you please tell me when the Bus arrives?

a)

Sure. It arrives in 10 minutes

b)

Yes, I can.

c)

No problem

d)

Yes, You can

50.

Can I eat in the classroom?

a)

Yes, you can´t

b)

No there's a problem

c)

No, you can't.

d)

Yes, you could,

51.

Could I look at the bus schedule?

a)

Yes, you could.

b)

Yes, you may

c)

Yes, you can

d)

No, you may not

52.

May I please have a transfer?

a)

Yes, I would

b)

Sure

c)

Yes, you may

d)

Of course problem

53.

Would you please move your backpack from the sit?

a)

No, you may not

b)

Yes, I would

c)

Yes, you can't

d)

Sure. No problem

54.

Can you watch my luggage?

a)

I'm sorry. I can

b)

I'm sorry. I can't

c)

I'll be right back

d)

here you go

55.

May I help you with the bin?

a)

Thanks

b)

I can´t

c)

Yes, you may

d)

Anything else?

56.

Can I leave my carry-on here while I go to the restroom?

a)

Sure not

b)

I'll be right back

c)

Here you go

d)

Yes, You can.

57.

Can my baby ride for free?

a)

Sure not

b)

No, He can

c)

He may not

d)

Yes, He can

58.

Could you lend me your glasses?

a)

No, you can't

b)

Sorry, I'm afraid I can't

c)

No sure

d)

Yes, You could,

59.

May I borrow your sweater?

a)

Yes, I can

b)

No, I can't

c)

Yes, you may

d)

No, you mayn't

60.

Request: Can I have some chocolate cake, please?

Reply: .....................................

a)

No

b)

Yes, Of course!

c)

Why?

d)

Ok

61.

.................. I have a cup of tea,please?

Reply:Of course you can.

a)

Can

b)

how

c)

when

d)

can't

62.
_______ I borrow a pen, please?
a)
Would
b)
Could
c)
Will
d)
Woould
63.

______I speak to Mr. Smith, please? (Formal polite request)

a)

can

b)

may

c)

would

d)

would you mind if I

64.
____________you open the window, please? It's hot in here. (Polite request)
a)
could
b)
couldn't
c)
won't
d)
wouldn't
65.

You want a classmate to give you a ride home after class.

a)

Would you mind giving me a ride home?

b)

Could you gave me a ride?

c)

Is it OK if I give you a ride?