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What is a polite way to request help with something?
What is a polite way to request help with something?
Which phrase is considered the most polite for asking permission?
Which phrase is considered the most polite for asking permission?
What response indicates acceptance of a request?
What response indicates acceptance of a request?
Which of the following is a way to politely refuse a request?
Which of the following is a way to politely refuse a request?
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What is the most polite way to request additional tea?
What is the most polite way to request additional tea?
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Which response shows a polite refusal when someone is asked to join for dinner?
Which response shows a polite refusal when someone is asked to join for dinner?
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What would be an appropriate response when someone asks to borrow your pen?
What would be an appropriate response when someone asks to borrow your pen?
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Which statement is correct about the use of 'may' in requests?
Which statement is correct about the use of 'may' in requests?
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What is the correct response to the question, 'Do you mind if I open the window?' when the person does not mind?
What is the correct response to the question, 'Do you mind if I open the window?' when the person does not mind?
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Which option shows a refusal when asked, 'Would you mind if I opened the window?'?
Which option shows a refusal when asked, 'Would you mind if I opened the window?'?
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What is a polite way to decline borrowing a book, according to the examples?
What is a polite way to decline borrowing a book, according to the examples?
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What would be an appropriate response to 'Is it alright if I park here?' if parking is not allowed?
What would be an appropriate response to 'Is it alright if I park here?' if parking is not allowed?
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If someone asks, 'Is it ok if I use your dictionary?' and it's fine to use it, what should the response be?
If someone asks, 'Is it ok if I use your dictionary?' and it's fine to use it, what should the response be?
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How should one respond to 'Do you mind if I read your newspaper?' if they do mind?
How should one respond to 'Do you mind if I read your newspaper?' if they do mind?
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What is a suitable agreement response to 'Do you think I could borrow this book?'
What is a suitable agreement response to 'Do you think I could borrow this book?'
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Which response would indicate agreement to the question ‘Would you mind closing the door?’?
Which response would indicate agreement to the question ‘Would you mind closing the door?’?
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Study Notes
Polite Requests and Responses
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Asking for a letter copy: Polite request: "Can I have a copy of this letter?"
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Accepting: "Sure. Here you are." or "Yes, no problem."
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Refusing: "I'm afraid that's not possible." or "Sorry, I'm afraid I need it."
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Borrowing a pen: Polite request: "Can I borrow your pen?"
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Accepting: "Yes, of course."
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Refusing: "Sorry, I'm afraid I can't."
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Asking for help: Polite request: "Could you help me with this please?"
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Accepting: "Yes, of course."
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Refusing: "Sorry, I'm afraid I can't."
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More tea: Polite request: "Could I have some more tea please?"
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Accepting: "Yes, I'll get some."
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Refusing: "Sorry, there is no tea left."
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Requesting permission: "May" is a more polite way to ask for permission than "can" or "could". "May I sit here?" "May I use your phone?"
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Joining for dinner: Polite request: "Will you join us for dinner?"
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Accepting: "Yes, with pleasure."
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Refusing: "I'm afraid I can't."
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Translation request: Polite request: "Would you translate this for me please?"
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Accepting: "Yes, with pleasure."
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Refusing: "I'm sorry, I don't speak the language."
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Joining for lunch: Polite request: "Would you care to join us for lunch?"
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Accepting: "With pleasure."
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Refusing: "Sorry, I've got an appointment."
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Opening a window request: Polite request: "Do you mind if I open the window?"
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Accepting: "Not at all."
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Refusing: "I'd rather you didn't. I feel cold."
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Requesting reading material: Polite request: "Do you mind if I read your newspaper?"
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Accepting: "Please do."
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Refusing: "I'd prefer if you didn't."
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Closing a window request: Polite request: "Would you mind closing the window?"
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Accepting: "No problem."
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Refusing: "I'm afraid it's not mine."
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Borrowing a dictionary: Polite request: "Is it ok if use your dictionary?"
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Accepting: "Yes, that's ok."
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Refusing: "Sorry, I need it for the moment."
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Borrowing a book request: Polite request: "Do you think I could borrow this book?"
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Accepting: "Sure, go ahead."
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Refusing: "Sorry, it must be left here."
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Giving something to someone: Polite request: "Do you think you could give this to Alex?"
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Accepting: "Yes, sure."
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Refusing: "I'm afraid I don't know Alex."
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Parking request: Polite request: "Is it all right if I park here?"
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Accepting: "That's fine."
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Refusing: "No. That is the boss's space."
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Test your knowledge of polite requests and responses in various scenarios. This quiz covers how to ask for items, request help, and invite others in a courteous manner. Understand the nuances of polite language to enhance your communication skills.
