Offers & Requests
teacher Denise Moraes
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teacher Denise Moraes
Requests: can & could We use can or could to make requests and ask for permission. Interrogative structure Can / noun / + + Could pronoun
verb in the base form
Can I have a glass of wine? after can/could the verb is always in the base form
Could she lend me her phone? can/could is the same to all pronouns
Can you help me with my HW? No, I can’t. we use can’t to refuse permission (but not could)
Can I use your bathroom? you use can/could before the noun/pronoun to make questions
Could you answer the question? Yes, I can short answers
No, I can’t
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Offers: will We use will to express future intentions that are decided at the time of speaking. Affirmative structure noun / pronoun
+
will (’ll)
+
verb in the base form
I’ll help you carry the groceries. after will the verb is always in the base form
My car has broken down. I’ll drive you home.
I have lost my tablet. I’ll find it for you.
I’m thirsty. I’ll get some drinks for us.
The door is open I’ll close it for you.
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