Polite requests

English · A2

The rule

Could you and would you are useful for polite requests. Explain what you need clearly. A formal letter needs a suitable greeting and closing.

Example

Could you confirm the booking? I would appreciate your help.

Practice

1. Which request is most polite?

  1. Send it now!
  2. Could you send the details, please?
  3. You must answer.
  4. Give me that.
Answer and explanation

Could you send the details, please?

Could you plus please is a polite request.

2. I would appreciate ___ help.

  1. you
  2. yours
  3. your
  4. yourself
Answer and explanation

your

Your is the possessive form before help.

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