Question

What would you say the situations below? Use the modal verbs on page 1. More than one answer may be possible. 1. You need to take a short break from your work. Ask your boss for permission. Be polite. 2. You are organising a party. Invite your friend Ross. 3. You are at a clothes shop. You see a shirt that you really like. Ask the shop assistant to show it to you. 4. You see an old lady trying to carry some heavy bags. Offer to help her. 5. You have arranged to have lunch with a friend at 2pm. Ask her if she can meet you at 1pm instead. 6. A stranger asks for permission to smoke in your building. You refuse. 7. You need to post a letter urgently, but you have no time. Your neighbour is going out. Ask him/her to do it for you. Be polite.

Answer 1

Ответ:

You must ask your boss for permission to take a short break from work.

You should invite your friend Ross to the party.

You can ask the shop assistant to show you the shirt that you like.

You should offer to help the old lady who is trying to carry some heavy bags.

You could ask your friend if she can meet you at 1pm instead of 2pm.

You don't have to allow the stranger to smoke in your building.

You could ask your neighbor to post the letter for you, but make sure to ask politely.

Answer 2

1. Could I take a short break from my work? May I have your permission, please?
2. Would you like to come to the party I'm organizing? I'd like to invite you, Ross.
3. Could you please show me that shirt? I'm really interested in it.
4. Can I offer you some help with those heavy bags?
5. Would it be possible for us to meet at 1pm instead of 2pm? Could you accommodate the change?
6. I'm sorry, but I can't allow smoking in the building.
7. Excuse me, would you mind posting this letter for me? It's quite urgent, and I don't have the time. Would you be able to help me out?