To make polite requests, we use 'Could', as in 'Could you tell me where Trafalgar Square is?'.
Para fazer pedidos educados, usamos 'Could', como em 'Could you tell me where Trafalgar Square is?'.
| Task | ______________ you tell me where Trafalgar Square is? |
|---|---|
| Answer | 4 |
| a | Might |
| b | Must |
| c | Should |
| d | Could |
| comment | When we make requests, we can use ‘can’ or ‘could’ (but not ‘may’ or ‘might’).‘Could’ is more polite than ‘can’:(more informal) Can I go home?; Can you do me a favour?;(more polite) Could I borrow you laptop today, please?; Could you give me a lift, please?; Could I have something to drink?Therefore, we are to choose ANSWER 4 ‘could’. |
| topic | modal verbs |
| level | 1 |
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