Activity 1: Choose the most appropriate answer.

1. _c___ I speak to the President, please?

a)Can

(Formal)

b) Could c) May

2. __c__ you open the window, please? (Polite request)

b)Would b) Can c) Could
3. __c__ I borrow you pen? (Informal request)
c)Could b) Would c) Can
4. Could I use your computer? Yes, you ___b_. (Permision given)
d)Would b) Could

c) Can

5. May I use your cell phone? No, you __b___.

(Permission not given)
a) can not. b) may not. c) could not.

Match the sentences.

a. Can I have a glass of water?

(6)

b. Is it OK if I make a phone call?

1. Yes of course. What about?

(3)

2. Oh, sorry, I said we only have $50 tickets

c. Could you say that again, please?

(2)

3.Well, all right. If its a local call.

d. Can I speak to you for a moment?

(1)

4. Oh sure. The remotes on the table.

left.

e. Do you mind if I look at your CDs.?

(7)

5. Well, not really. Why cant you come?

f. Is it OK if I miss the English lesson tomorrow?(5) 6.Of course, theres a bottle in the fridge.
g. Could you move over, please?

(8)

h. Do you mind if I turn the TV up?

down.

7. You can borrow some if you want.

(4)

8. Yes, sorry. I didnt realize you wanted to sit