‘can’ and ‘could’

  • They could come by car. (= Maybe they will come by car.)
  • It can be very cold here in winter. (= It is sometimes very cold here in winter.)
  • That can’t be true.
  • It’s ten o’clock.
  • It could be very cold there in winter.
  • They know the way here.
  • She can speak several languages.
  • I can see you.

Can I ask for a Favour?

If you are a manager, you probably ask people to do things all the time! But if you ask a friend to do something out of kindness or generosity, you are asking a favour. This is quite easy to do in English, but it’s complicated slightly by the fact that we tend to be very polite when we’re asking favours.

How do you ask for help indirectly?

1. Make it clear that you’ve already tried to help yourself.

  1. Demonstrate that you’ve tried to help yourself.
  2. Demonstrate that you’ve acted on the person’s advice previously.
  3. Consider the timing of your request.
  4. Use the “foot-in-the-door” or the “door-in-the-face.”
  5. Don’t make someone guess what you want.

Can be sentence examples?

Here are some more examples: Present Perfect → I have been able to play football….1. Affirmative sentences.

TenseModalForm
Simple PresentI can play football.I am able to play football.
I am allowed to play football.
Simple PastI could play football.I was able to play football.
I was allowed to play football.

How do you use able to in a sentence?

Use of be able to

  1. I have been able to swim since I was five. (present perfect)
  2. You will be able to speak perfect English very soon. (future simple)
  3. I would like to be able to fly an airplane. (infinitive)

Do me a Favour will you?

A request for someone to stop doing something bothersome or annoying. Can you please do me a favor and take your loud music somewhere else?

How do I ask for help and support?

How to Ask for Support When You Need It Without Sounding Pathetic

  1. “Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step.” – Mariska Hargitay.
  2. Be genuine.
  3. Be honest with yourself.
  4. Make your request specific.
  5. Watch your emotions.
  6. Rely on your support networks.
  7. Talk with a therapist.
  8. Avoid being alone.

Which of the following is an example of polite request?

Would you / Would you like to / Could you …?

Polite requestsAnswer Yes
Would you please give me the file on the table?Yes, of course.
Could you join us at a party on this Sunday?Yes, I am happy to join
Would you like to join us at a party on Sunday?Yes, certainly

Could is used for polite request?

Could and May A third modal for making polite requests is could. For example, “Could I please have some water?” Could is the past tense of can. However, when asking for permission, could does not have a past tense meaning. Could has the same meaning as may when making requests.

How do you ask for financial help in an email?

What to include in your financial aid appeal letter

  1. An address to a specific person.
  2. A clear “ask” and a specific “why.” Ask the office to reconsider, then offer a clear-cut reason why you need more aid money.
  3. Details of any special circumstances.
  4. Appropriate documentation.
  5. An exact amount.