Classroom
The window is closed, and you are hot.
(Correct Answer: "Can you please open the window?")
You are at a cafe, and you need a cup of water.
(Correct Answer: "Could I have a cup of water, please?")
Your brother is watching TV, and you want to watch a different program.
(Correct Answer: "Can we watch something else?")
The request is: "Can I borrow your book?" (Your answer is yes.)
(Correct Answer: "Yes, of course.")
Your friend has a pencil you want to use.
(Correct Answer: "Could I borrow your pencil?")
You are in a store, and you can't find something.
(Correct Answer: "Can you help me, please?")
You are eating dinner, and you need a napkin.
(Correct Answer: "Could you pass me a napkin, please?")
The request is: "Could you please open the door?" (Your answer is no.)
(Correct Answer: "I'm sorry, I can't.")
You are with the teacher, and you want them to repeat something.
(Correct Answer: "Excuse me, could you please repeat that?")
Your phone is dead, and you want to use your friend's phone to make a quick call.
(Correct Answer: "Could I use your phone for a moment?")
Your mother is busy, and you want her to help you with your homework.
(Correct Answer: "Mom, could you help me with my homework?")
: The request is: "Could I have a glass of juice?" (Your answer is yes.)
(Correct Answer: "Sure. Here you are.")
You want to ask a question, but the teacher is speaking.
(Correct Answer: "Excuse me, can I ask a question?")
You are waiting for the bus, and you want to know the time from a stranger.
(Correct Answer: "Excuse me, can you tell me the time?")
You are at your friend's house, and you need to use the bathroom.
(Correct Answer: "Can I use your bathroom, please?")
The request is: "Can you help me with this box?" (Your answer is no.)
(Correct Answer: "I'm afraid I can't.")