B) Choose the most appropriate idea specified in parentheses.
1. I speak to Mr.Shyam, please? (Formal polite request)
A.Can
B.May
C.Would
D.Would you mind if
2.you open the window, please? It's hot in here. (Polite request)
A.Could
B.Couldn't
C.Won't
D.Wouldn't
3. Would you mind if I your dictionary for an hour or so? (Polite request)
A.borrowed
B.will borrow
C.would borrow
4. Would you mind if I come to your party? (Asking for permission)
A.didn't
B.won't
C.wouldn't
5. Could I use your cell phone, please? - Sorry, you
(Permission not given)
A.can't
B.couldn't
C.mustn't
D.won't
Answers
1. Can I speak to Shyam, please? (Option A)
2. Wouldn't you open the window, please? It's hot in here.(Option D)
3. Would you mind if I borrowed your diary for an hour or so?(Option A)
4. Would you mind if I didn't come to your party?(Option A).
5. Could I use your cell, please? Oh! Sorry, you can't.(Option A).
Concept introduction:
Polite request is a type of manner where we asked someone to do something in a very polite manner. In this conversation we use word like this can, may etc.
Explanation:
We need to choose the correct option from the questions.
The questions have been provide with some options.
1.A. Can speak to Mr.Shyam, please?
2.D.Wouldn't you open the window, please? It's hot in here.
3. Would you mind if I A.borrowed your dictionary for an hour or so?
4. Would you mind if I A.didn't come to your party?
5.Could I use your cell phone, please? - Sorry, you A.can't.
Final answer:
So, the correct options of the questions are-
1. A. Can.
2.D. Wouldn't.
3. A. borrowed.
4. A. didn't.
5. A. can't.