LESSON : (4) - MAKING REQUESTS
PATTERN:
1. Can / Could you....., please?
2. Can / Could I...., please?
3. Would you mind....., please?
4. Do you think you could ...., please?
5. Do you mind ......, please?
6. I'd be (very) greatful if you could.....
7. I wonder whether you could......
8. Please do me a favour by.....
9. Do you think it would be possible ......?
10. Would you be so kind as to....?
11. I am sorry to trouble you, but....
12. I hope you don't mind my asking, but....
REMEMBER:
Of these first 5 items are quite informal. Items 6 to 12 are more formal and very polite. They are arranged in increasing order of politeness.
The first 2 items are usually used while talking to friends.
The last 4 items are very formal.
END OF LESSON 4 OUT OF 32
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