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You need a drink of water.
Can/May I get a drink of water, please?
Your classmate says "Thank you".
You are welcome.
You want to know if a seat is free.
Can/may I sit here?
Is this seat free?
You want to know about the homework.
What is the homework?
You want to know when the next lesson is.
When is the next lesson?
Your pen has stopped working.
Can/May I borrow a pen, please?
Yes, I can/ No, I can't
You are late for class.
I am sorry, I'm late. May I come in?
You do not know what a word means.
What does this word mean?
It is hot in the classroom.
Can/May I open the window, please?
You don't know which page in the book to turn to.
What page are we on?
The classroom is dark.
Can/May I turn on the lights, please?
Your chair is broken.
Can/May I change seats?
You don't understand something the teacher has said.
Can you explain that again, please?
Can you repeat one more time?
You want to ask a question.
I have a question.
Can/May I ask a question?