TEACHAsking Permission

& Making Requests

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C.
Look
at the
phrases
in italics
in the needing
previous
conversations.
Use
these
tosomething.
complete
F.
In
pairs,
write
a conversation
about
asking
for
permission
making
requests.
Many
times
at work
you will
find yourself
help
or needingand
approval
to do
the following charts.
A.
pairs,
read
thehome
two dialogues
_A:InCan
I come
your
tomorrow? and fill in the blanks using the words in the box.
Then
practice the conversations together.
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Making a Request
B: Yes, you can
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Would you
A: I will bring some tasty food
problem course
could not sure
mind? may
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B:
alright could course sure giving
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1)
Asking Permission
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Jane:
Mark? Would you mind giving me those e-mail attachments again?
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Mark:
Of course not. Ben, are you Busy?
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Ben:
Not at the moment.
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Mark:
Could
you helpsentences
me? I cant
find the
the attachments
sendtotouse
Jane.
D. Complete the
following
using
verbs below.I need
Maketosure
the
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correct verb form.
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Ben:
Sure no problem
help
send . Here they
call are.
take
use
work
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Mark:
1. Do you thinkThanks.
you could work this Sunday?
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2. Can you help me tomorrow?
2)
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3. Could I use your computer this afternoon? Mines not working.
Nicole: Hi Mrs. Black. Do you have a moment?
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4. Would you mind sending me an e-mail about that?
Mrs. Black: Hi Nicole. Yes. What can I do for you?
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5. Is it OK if I take Friday off?
Nicole: Is it alright if I take tomorrow afternoon off?
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6. Would you mind sending me with this report?
Mrs. Black: Im not sure, because tomorrow might be really busy.
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Nicole:
What about Friday afternoon?
E.
Match
the
requests
(1 to 6) intothe
G. Now, present your dialogue
theprevious
class. exercise to the following responses.
Mrs. Black: Friday? Thats fine. Could you send me an e-mail as a reminder?
A. Im sorry, but we really need you that day. 4
Nicole: Yes, of course.
B. Im sorry, but I need it. Whats wrong with yours? 1
Mrs. Black: Is there anything else I can do for you?
C. Sure. What time should I call you? 3
Nicole: Yes, may I use the company car to make the deliveries this afternoon?
D. Im afraid I cant just now. Maybe Joe can help you. 2
Mrs. Black: Not a problem . Just make sure you lock the car when you return it.
E. Of course not. 6
F.
of course.
Should I come
in atthink
ten oclock?
5 asking for permission and which
B. Yes,
Which
conversation
do you
involves
involves making requests?
The first is asking for permission and the second one is making requests.
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