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Polite request / offer / suggestion Exercises

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In English we use phrases to ask for something we want politely.

I'd like... =  I would like...  / Can I have...? / Could I have...?

Examples sentences : 

  • I'd like a bottle of water, please.
  • Can I have the bill, please?
  • Could I have the chicken salad, please?

We use Would you like...? for offers (when we want to give something or help someone)

Examples sentences :

  • Would you like a drink?
  • Would you like cheese in your burger?
  • Would you like a cup of tea?

Notes for use of polite request / offer / suggestions :

'Would you like' has the same meaning as 'Do you want' but is a more polite way of offering something!

In English we use the question phrase 'Why don't you / we...?' to make a polite suggestion.

  • Why don't you see a doctor?
  • Why don't you go home and go to bed?
  • Why don't you take the day off?
  • Why don't we get a bottle?
Polite request / offer / suggestion example sentences
Shall we leave, then?Так мы идем?
I believe I can! Why don't you try helping me a bit?Я верю, что смогу! Почему ты не пытаешься хоть немного мне помочь?
There are 3 types of parmesan, which one would you like me to get?Тут три вида пармезана, какой мне купить?
I got one big one, shall we get some tomatoes?Я взял одну большую головку, мы будем брать помидоры?
Would you like to have anything as a starter?Вы хотели бы что нибудь в качестве закуски?
What would you like me to cook for you?Что ты хочешь, чтобы я для тебя приготовил?
Shall we call them to make appointments for Saturday?Давай позвоним им и назначим встречу на субботу?
Why don't you use your own phone?Почему ты не пользуешься своим телефоном?
Okay, shall we go to Tesco, then?Ладно, тогда пойдем в Теско?
While we are here, shall we get the drinks, too?Пока мы здесь, возьмем что-нибудь выпить?
Would you like me to order you two something else?Может мне заказать вам что-нибудь другое?
Would you like me to bring you anything?Мне что-нибудь вам принести?
Anyway, would you like me to bring you the wine list?Тем не менее, мне принести вам винную карту?
Shall we smoke outside?Покурим снаружи?
Would you like to sit by the window?Хочешь сесть возле окна?
Would you like me to get us some coffee and muffins?Хочешь, я куплю нам кофе и маффины?
Erm, I was going to ask if you would like to come to Brighton with me tomorrow.Хм, я собирался спросить тебя, хотела бы ты поехать со мной в Брайтон завтра.
It must be a sign, why don't you...Это должно быть знак, почему бы тебе не...
Would you like some salad, Cate?Хочешь какой-нибудь салат, Кейт?
Would you like any salad or sides with that?Хотите какой-нибудь салат или закуски?

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