Expressing Ability, Polite Question and Exercise

Expressing Ability, Polite Question and Exercise 


Expressing Ability : 
1. I can run fast 
2. I am able to help you
3. I will be able to help you 
4. I could run fast 
5. I could study hard 


Polite Questions : 
1. May I boroow your pen ? 
2. Might I borrow your book ? 
3. Will you please pass the salt ? 
4. Could I borrow your bag ? 
5. Shall I open the window ? 


Exercise : COULD, MAY, MIGHT and WILL PROBABLY 
1. Tonight I could go shopping. Or I might watch the movie. Of course I may go shopping. But probably just watch the movie.
2. Next year, I might graduate. But I could postpone. I may postpone it. But I’ll probably graduate next year. 
3. My friend Kendall may visit me this weekend, but I’m not sure. She might visit. She could to take her friends along. But she’ll probably visit me alone. 
4. One hundred years from now, I may have die. But I could live long enough. I will probably might’ve die anyway. 


Exercise : Polite Questions : MAY I, COULD I, and CAN I. 
1. A : hello? 
B : hello. Is Ahmed there? 
A : yes, he is. 
B : may I speak to him? 
A : jus a minute, I’ll get him. 


2. A : hello. Mr. Black’s office. 
B : may I speak to Mr. Black ? 
A : may I ask who is calling ? 
B : Susan Abbott 
A : just a moment Ms. Abbott. I’ll connect you.


3. A : hello ? 
B : hi. This is Bob. Can I talk to Pedro? 
A : sure. Hang on 


4. A : good afternoon. Dr.Wu’s office. Can I help you? 
B : yes. I’d like to make an appointment with Dr. Wu 
A : fine. Is Friday morning at ten all right ? 
B : yes. Thank you. 
A : your name? 


5. A : hello? 
B : hello. Can I talk to Emily? 
A : she’s not at home right now. Do you have a message? 
B : no thanks. I’ll call later. 


6. A : hello? 
B : hallo. Can I talk to Maria? 
A : she’s not here right now. 
B : oh. Can I have a message? 
A : certainly. Just a minute. I have to get a pen. 


7. A : hello? 
B : hello. Could I talk to Jack? 
A : who? 
B : jack. Jack Buttler. 
A : There’s no one here by that name. I’m afraid you have the wrong number. B : Is this 221-3892? 
A : No, it’s not. 
B : Oh, I’m sorry 
A : That’s okay. 


Exercise : Polite Questions : MAY I, COULD I, and CAN I 
1. May I please see your dictionary for a minute? 
2. May I please use Bobby’s phone please. 
3. Can I have the check please? I have finish meal. 
4. Can I help you with your packages miss? Sure thanks. 
5. May I leave the class Mrs. Sophia? 
6. Can I borrow your calculator during the algebra test? I’m sorry but I need to use it. 
7. Could I borrow some of your money please? I have less amount of money. Sure here it is. Thanks.