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EXERCISE 32-ORAL (BOOKS CLOSED): Ask and answer polite questions using Could
you or Would you.
Example:
You want ( . .. ) to open the window.
STUDENT A: ( . . .), could YOU (please) open the window?
STUDENT B: Certainly.
STUDENT A: Thank you.
1. You want ( . . . ) to close the door.
2. You want ( . . . ) to turn on the light. >
3. You want ( . . . ) to turn off the light. .
4. You want ( . . . ) to pass you the salt and pepper.
5. You want ( . . . ) to hand you that book.
6. You want ( . . . ) to translate a word for you.
7. You want ( . . . ) to tell you the time.
8. You want ( . . . ) to open the window.
9. You want ( . . . ) to hold your books for a minute.
10. You want ( . . . ) to lend you (an amount of money).
EXERCISE 33-ORAL: With a partner, make up a polite question that someone might
typically ask in each situation. Share your dialogues with the rest of the class.
STUDENT A: Ask a polite question.
STUDENT B: Answer the question.
Example: Situation: professor's office. Student A is a student. Student B is a professor.
STUDENT A: (Knock, knock). May I come in?
STUDENT B: Certainly. Come in. How are you today?
STUDENT A: Fine, thanks.
OR:
STUDENT A: Hello, Professor Alvarez. Could I talk to you for a few minutes? I have
some questions about the last assignment.
STUDENT B: Of course. Have a seat.
STUDENT A: Thank you.
1. Situation: a restaurant. Student A is a customer. Student B is a waiaess/waiter.
2. Situation: a classroom. Student A is a teacher. Student B is a student.
3. Situation: a kitchen. Student A is a visitor. Student B is at home.
4. Situation: a clothing store. Student A is the customer. Student B is a salesperson.
5. Situation: an apartment. Student A and B are roommates.
6. Situation: a car. Student A is a passenger. Student B is the driver.
7. Situation: an office. Student A is a boss. Student B is an employee.
8. Situation: a telephone conversation. Student B answers the phone. Student A wants
to talk to (someone).