Betty Azar - Basic English Grammar (2nd Ed)

EXERCISE 32-ORAL (BOOKS CLOSED): Ask and answer polite questions using Could you or Wouldyou.

Example: You want ( . . . ) to open the window.

STUDENT A: ( . . .), could YOU (please) open the window?

STUDENT B : Certainly.

STUDENT A: Thank you.

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.

Ask a polite question. Answer the question.

Situation: professor's office. Student A is a student. Student B is a professor.

(Knock, knock). May I come in?

STUDENT B: Certainly. Come in. How are you today? Fine, thanks.

Hello, Professor Alvarez. Could I talk to you for a few minutes? I have some questions about the last assignment.

Of course. Have a seat. 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).