The document provides examples of using modals such as "can", "could", and "may" to make requests with different levels of formality. For exercise 2, the listener should provide advice on what someone should or shouldn't do based on their state or situation. Exercise 3 demonstrates using "can" informally with friends, "could" more formally, and "may" as the most formal when making different types of requests to others.
The document provides examples of using modals such as "can", "could", and "may" to make requests with different levels of formality. For exercise 2, the listener should provide advice on what someone should or shouldn't do based on their state or situation. Exercise 3 demonstrates using "can" informally with friends, "could" more formally, and "may" as the most formal when making different types of requests to others.
The document provides examples of using modals such as "can", "could", and "may" to make requests with different levels of formality. For exercise 2, the listener should provide advice on what someone should or shouldn't do based on their state or situation. Exercise 3 demonstrates using "can" informally with friends, "could" more formally, and "may" as the most formal when making different types of requests to others.
Listen to the following sentences and say what the person
should /or shouldn’t do. Example. I’m hungry / get something to eat.
Answer: You should get something to eat.
1. I’m ill / go to work.
2. I’m hot / take your sweater off.
3. He’s tired / work so hard.
4. They are agitated / get so nervous.
5. They are bored / do something.
6. She’s out of work / look for a job.
7. He’s fat / eat so much.
8. I’m late / hurry.
9. We’re going to England / learn English.
Exercise 3. Use can, could and may accordingly, remember that can is informal and used with people of your own age and friends. Could is more formal, and may is the most formal.
Example. Ask your teacher for a pencil.
Answer: May I have a pencil
or: Could I have a pencil please?
Example Ask your brother to help you with your homework.
Answer: Can you help me with my homework.
1. Ask a friend to go to the cinema with you.
2. Ask a stranger on the street for help.
3. Ask your mum for an extra piece of cake.
4. Ask the principal of the school for an appointment.