The expression for asking,

giving goods and service

When you need somebody’s help, you
use some expression of asking goods
and services. On the other hand,
sometimes you have to respond to
someone who asks you to do
something for him/her.
How do you say that?
 Listen the dialog then complete the blank space with correct
words!

Ani is visiting her classmate Nila. At this time, Nila is in the backyard of her
house.
A Ani : Hi, Nila.
Nila : Hi, Ani.
c Ani : What are you doing?
t Nila : Well. I’m 1._______ a rose now. Can you 2_____ me to get the
pot 3_______ there, please?
flower

i Ani : Yes, of 4_______.

Ani takes the flower pot and gives it to Nila.
v Ani : Here you are.
Nila : Thank you, Ani.
i Ani : You’re 5_________. These flowers are beautiful. Are they all
t 6______ ?
Nila : Yes, my mother 7_________ them to me.
y Ani : Oh, I see. By the way, 8_________ you like to 9_______ some
flowers?
Nila : Yes, 10________. You can take the red one.
 Let’s Build Our
Knowledge
Asking service Giving service Response
• Would you be so kind • Let me give you a • I am sorry I can’t/
as to ...? hand. Sorry, I am busy now.
• Could you help me? • May I help you (Asking Help)
• Can you do me a favor, with...,Sir/Ma’am? • Yes, sure. (Asking Help)
please? • Here, I’ll do it for you. • Yes, Certainly.(Asking
• Can you help me, ...? • Let me help you Help)
• Can you give me a • No, it’s not necessary
hand? • Thank you for offering,
• Please, help me. but…
• I can't manage. Can • Thank you, but I can
you help? manage it
• No, thanks.
• Yes, sure.
 Let’s Build Our
Asking for
Knowledge
Positive Negative
things Response Response
1.Could you get 1.Certainly • I’m sorry. I’m using
me ( a cup of it.
2.Yes, it is . • Not now. I’m using
coffe)? Please it. Sorry.
2.May I try your • Not now. I need
new dress? 3.Please, Serve them all now.
3.May I have one? yourself. Sorry
4.It is OK if I have 4.Definitely ! • Sorry, I need it
right now.
a bite? 5.Sure, Please • Sorry, I’m using
5.Can I have a wait a second. them right now.
bite?
 Let’s Work Together

Make your own simple dialog based on

the situation below using expression of
asking, giving or refusing a help/ things.
Do it with your partner and practice the
dialog in front of the class!
• Situation 1
You don’t bring your dictionary. Ask your friend
to lend you his/her dictionary.

• Situation 2
You can’t do your English homework. Ask your
friend to help you to do your homework.

• Situation 3
You have to go to public library to borrow some
books. Ask your friend to accompany you to go to
public library.