Expression Formula Notes How to

Manner
Respond
Excuse  I need some Would you Accepting
me, help, please.  mind/please
 I need some  Sure, I will
I am (doing something),
assistance, help you.
sorry, please. 
this is the most  Don’t worry.
Pardon  Would you like polite and formal I’ll help you.
me, to help me, way, of asking  Sure, I’m
please?  someone to do happy to
 Would you something for you. help.
please/mind + Keep in mind, that  Sure, no
(verb ing) + problem.
the verb for this
(subject)?
interrogative need
Most common to be in the
expression: gerund (verb ing).
 Would you
please giving
me a hand?
 Would you
mind assisting
me?
Can/could you Using modal word Declining
help/assist + “could” give a
 Sorry, I’m
subject? more polite touch
busy right
to the expression. now.
Most common
 I’m really
expression sorry. I
 Can you can’t help
The word “ give
please help you at the
me a hand” is a
me? moment.
casual form of I’m so
 Could you 
‘help me’ sorry. I
please help
wish I
me? could help,
 Can you give but…
me a hand?
 (informal)
 Can you do me
a favor,
please?