Modal verb for polite request

You want to borrow a classmate's pen

• Give me your pen

• Can I borrow your pen?

• Can you borrow your pen?

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

• Would you mind giving me a ride home?

• Could you gave me a ride?

• Is it OK if I give you a ride?

You want to turn down your roommate's TV.

• Could you turn off your TV?

• Is it OK if I turn your TV down?

• Turn down your TV

Tags

CCSS.SL.5.1C

You want to use a friend's cell phone.

• Do you mind if I use your cellphone?

• Give me your cellphone

• Could you sell me your cellphone?

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

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

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

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

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

• Where is the subway located?

• Could you tell me where the subway is?

• Can I borrow your subway?

Give me a drink.

• Polite Request

• Not so polite request

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

Could you get me a drink, please?

• Polite Request

• Not so polite request

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

Can I have the menu?

• Polite Request

• Not so polite request

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

___ you do me a favour?

• Would

• Could

• May

• Can

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A