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Making Requests and Offers — Can, Could, Would, May — Grammar and Exercises — English 4th Year Middle School — Algerian Curriculum

Being able to make polite requests and offers is essential for good communication in English. In this lesson, you will learn the different modal verbs used for requests and offers, and how to choose the right level of politeness for different situations.

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  • Use ‘can’, ‘could’, ‘may’, and ‘would’ to make polite requests
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  • Use ‘can I’, ‘shall I’, ‘would you like’ to make offers
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  • Respond appropriately to requests (accept or refuse politely)
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  • Distinguish between formal and informal requests
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In English, we use different modal verbs to make requests depending on how polite we want to be. ‘Can’ is informal and used with friends: ‘Can you help me with my homework?’ ‘Could’ is more polite: ‘Could you open the window, please?’ ‘May’ is very formal: ‘May I come in?’ ‘Would’ is also polite: ‘Would you mind closing the door?’

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To make offers, we say: ‘Can I help you?’ ‘Shall I carry your bag?’ ‘Would you like some tea?’ ‘Do you want me to open the window?’ For very polite offers in formal situations, use: ‘May I offer you something to drink?’

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To respond to a request positively, say: ‘Yes, of course.’ ‘Sure.’ ‘Certainly.’ ‘No problem.’ ‘I’d be happy to.’ To refuse politely, say: ‘I’m sorry, I can’t.’ ‘I’d love to, but I’m busy.’ ‘I’m afraid I can’t right now.’

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When someone offers you something, accept with: ‘Yes, please.’ ‘Thank you, that would be lovely.’ ‘That’s very kind of you.’ Refuse politely with: ‘No, thank you.’ ‘I’m fine, thanks.’ ‘Maybe later, thank you.’

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Remember: In English culture, it is important to use polite expressions like ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ with requests. A request without ‘please’ can sound rude, even with ‘could’ or ‘would’.

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Example 1: Polite requests at school

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A: Could you lend me your pen, please?\\nB: Yes, of course. Here you are.\\nA: Thank you.\\nB: You’re welcome.

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Example 2: Making and accepting an offer

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A: You look tired. Shall I bring you a glass of water?\\nB: That would be lovely. Thank you very much!\\nA: Don’t mention it.

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Example 3: Refusing politely

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A: Would you like to come to the cinema with us?\\nB: I’d love to, but I have to finish my homework first. Maybe next time?\\nA: Sure, no problem!

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  1. Rewrite these requests more politely: 1) Open the door. 2) Give me your book. 3) Help me with this exercise.
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  3. Complete the dialogues: 1) A: _____ I use your ruler? (polite) B: Yes, _____ . 2) A: _____ I help you with your bags? (offer) B: No, _____ .
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  5. Write a dialogue between a student and a teacher making a polite request.
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  7. Classify these as requests or offers: ‘Can I help?’ ‘Could you pass the salt?’ ‘Shall I drive?’ ‘Would you lend me 10 dinars?’
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Write a short dialogue (8–10 exchanges) between two people where one person makes at least 2 requests and 2 offers. Use each of ‘can’, ‘could’, ‘would’, and ‘may’ at least once. Practice the dialogue with a classmate and present it to the class.


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