49
Requests: can, could, would
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We use Can you... ? Could you... ? and Would you... ?to ask somebody to do
something: Can you lend me a pen? Could you open the door, please? Would you
open your books, please?
We use can in neutral or informal situations:
Can you move your chair, please?
We use could to be more polite, or when we want people to do something difficult:
Mike, could you lend me some money?
We often use would to be polite, especially when we are giving a polite order:
Would you be quiet, please?
We also use would if we are speaking from a position of authority: Would you get on
with your work, please? Would you get my lawyer on the phone for me?
PRACTICE
49a Complete the requests. Use the verbs in the box and the words in brackets.
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pass
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your name on the dotted line, please? (would)
1 Dad,
me the newspaper on the table? (can)
2 Alba,
for a taxi, please? I'm very late. (would)
3 Waiter,
us some more bread, please? (could)
4 Danny,
me find my coat? I've lost it! (can)
5
me five pounds until the weekend, Helen? (could)
6
attention when I'm speaking? (would)
49b Write requests. Use can or could.
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1 Youwant your friend to lend you his DVDof Lord of the Rings tonight.
You ask:
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2 You want your English teacher to translate a song for you.
You ask:
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You want a friend to lend you his camera
You ask:
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for a week.
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Your neighbours are playing loud music. You want them to turn it
You ask:
down.
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5 Yourcomputer isn't working properly.Youwant your brotherto look at it.
You ask:
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6 You have asked a stranger for directions, but you want him to speak more slowly.
You ask:
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50
Offers and suggestions: will, shall, can, could
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We use l;We will... and Shalll/we...
?to offer to do something for somebody.
- l;We will... is quite informal: We'll drive you to the station if you like.
- Shalll/we... ?is more polite. Shall I help you carryyour bags?
We can use shall, can and could to suggest something: Shall we go out? We can go
and see a film. We could go to a restaurant. (could = less sure)
We can also use expressions like these to make suggestions: Let's go skating.
Why don't we try that new Chinese restaurant? How/What about having a picnic at
the weekend if the weather's fine? (How;What about = informal)
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0 I suggest we go for a walk in the country tomorrow. (let's)
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I think it's a good idea to take sandwiches with us. (can)
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Do you want me to lend you a good pair of walking shoes? (shall)
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I'd like to go to the Lake District. (how about)
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A good way to get there is by bus. (could)
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I can find out the bus times, if you like. (l'll)
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I suggest we stay the weekend. (why don't we)
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Do you think it's a good idea to take a tent and camp? (shall)
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I'd like us to stay in a youth hostel. (what about)
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9 Yes, I think it's a good idea to stay in the youth hostel. (let's)
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54
Advice: should, ought to, (J1ust
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We use should and ought to to give advice: You should stay at college. You ought
to help her. (It's a good thing to do.) You shouldn't leave. You ought not to spend so
much money. (It's not a good thing to do.)
We often use should to ask for advice: What should we do?
We often use think in negative sentences and questions: I don't think you should
worry. (Youshouldn't worry.) 00 you think fshould buy a newshirt?
We also use must/mustn't
to give strong advice: You must go and see his new film!
You mustn't forget to visit the castle on the hill.
PRACTICE
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Youshould take more exercise.
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5 you/ think / I / should / get / a haircut?
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you
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