Complete the exercises below to practice Modals of Request
Complete the sentences using "would" to make polite requests and offers.
1. help me carry these heavy boxes upstairs? I really appreciate it.
2. you like some coffee? I happy to make some for you.
3. opening the window? It make the room much cooler.
4. I to speak with the manager, please. that be possible?
5. be able to pick me up from the airport tomorrow? I take a taxi, but it's quite expensive.
6. if I borrowed your pen? I give it back after the meeting.
7. you prefer tea or coffee? I glad to prepare either one.
8. please turn down the music? It be easier for me to concentrate.
9. I it if you could send me the report by Friday. that be enough time?
10. like me to explain the process again? I happy to go through it step by step.
Choose the correct form using "would" for each polite request or offer.
1. ___ you help me with this math problem? I'm having trouble understanding it.
2. I ___ like to make a reservation for dinner tonight.
3. ___ you mind if I used your computer for a few minutes?
4. ___ you prefer to sit by the window or in the middle?
5. I ___ appreciate it if you could speak more slowly.
6. ___ you like some more tea with your cake?
7. ___ you please close the door on your way out?
8. I ___ be grateful if you could review my presentation before tomorrow.
9. ___ it be possible to reschedule our meeting to next week?
10. ___ you mind waiting here while I check with my supervisor?
Complete the paragraphs using "would" to make polite requests and offers.
Dear Mr. Johnson, I am writing to ask if you be available for a meeting next Tuesday to discuss the upcoming project. I to review the timeline and budget details with you. 10 AM work for your schedule, or prefer a different time? I your input on the marketing strategy we discussed last week. If Tuesday doesn't work, Wednesday or Thursday be better alternatives? I happy to come to your office, or we could meet at our conference room if that be more convenient for you. Please let me know what work best for your schedule.
At the restaurant, the waiter approached our table with a friendly smile. "Good evening! you like to start with some appetizers tonight?" he asked politely. My friend replied, "I to try the seafood platter, please." The waiter nodded and turned to me. " prefer something vegetarian, or like to see our meat dishes?" I thought for a moment and said, "I to see the vegetarian options, please." He smiled and continued, " like me to explain today's specials? Our chef happy to prepare something custom if you have any dietary restrictions." We thanked him and said we need a few more minutes to decide.
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