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Politeness Gradient Of ModalsSet 5

1Make a request for the following situation.Situation: You want your clients to pay you by cash.

2(Polite) ..... you tell me what time it is, please?

3Requests are softer using

4..... you speak slowly?

5Must I have a glass of water, please?

6What phrase do you use to ask someone to repeat what they said?

7I ..... like to go tothe station, please.

8..... you mind taking me to the mall?

9Which of the following expresses an informal tone based on the modal verb used?

10Choose the most formal expression to complete the sentence:I ..... help staff to improve their level of health and fitness.

11Situation:You need to ask a colleague for help. What do you say?

12Which of the following is a polite expression?

13How do modals like 'should' and 'would' affect the tone of an argumentative essay?

14..... you mind if I borrowed your car?

15..... you do me a favour, please?

16Which one is used in an informal setting?

17In argumentative writing, hedging with modals helps the writer:

18Let me help you carry your bag, .....?

19What is a polite way to ask someone to spell a word?

20Choose the sentence that is more polite:

21..... you please bring me a chair?

22Even more formal/polite ..... I come in?

23The auxiliary do can be used for polite commands or requests in EngEng more than NAmEng.

24I ..... like some coffee, please.

25Please would you ..... that the parts will be available next Friday?

26Can is

27Which verbs are used for requests?

28How do 'can' and 'could' differ in terms of formality?

29..... I bring you back the T-Shirt tomorrow? I really want to wear it tonight. Please, John, be a friend, please!!!

30Which of the following sentences is a polite command?

31..... you call again later please?

32Which modal verb correctly expresses a polite request? "A: ..... I have a biscuit, please, Mum? B: Of course. Help yourself."

33WOULD YOU ..... CLOSING THE DOOR BEHIND YOU AND MAKING SURE IT LOCKS?

34It's quite hard for me to make friends ..... introduce me to the other Saturday staff?

35Would you mind ..... a night in?

36HOW DO YOU SAY "WOULD YOU REPEAT THAT, PLEASE" ?

37..... you please pass me the mustard bottle?

38Select the correct modal for a polite invitation: We ..... like to invite you to our party.

39How does the modal verb "might" differ from "may" in making requests?

40..... you mind if I sit here, has this seat taken?

41Which of the following modal adverbs has the strongest modality?

42What is the polite way to ask someone to give a message?

43Friday afternoon, Abe asks: May I pick you up at 6 pm?

44..... you help me move this table? (Both answer are possible. Choose the more polite request)

45..... I left early tomorrow morning? I have a doctor's appointment.

46..... lending me your CD player for a couple of days? (Request)

47Fill in the blanks using would you or could you.1 ..... please close the door?

48True or False:'Could' can be used to make polite requests.

49Stop making noise right now,?

50..... you mind helping me study tonight?

51A student asks, "Do you mind if I open the window?" The teacher wants to refuse politely. The best response is:

52Identify the modal verb that is often used to make polite requests or offers.

53What is NOT a mitigating device?

54Let me use your pen.(change into polite question)

55"Could you please close the door?" vs "Can you close the door?" Which is more polite?

56..... be possible to reserve a table for tonight?

57..... I please be excused?

58Which of the following is NOT a politeness strategy?

59Ought to-is .....

60Which verbs are used for making more polite requests?

61You ..... mind if I go and get a coffee?