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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
Cate, why don't you go and get Pogo from the garden.Кейт, почему бы тебе не пойти и не забрать Пого из сада?
Do you mind if I join you?Ты не возражаешь, если я присоединюсь к вам?
Or would you like to share half each?Или хочешь, разделим каждый из них пополам?
Would you like me to get us some coffee and muffins?Хочешь, я куплю нам кофе и маффины?
Would you like a whole chicken, or do you want pieces?Ты бы хотела купить курицу целиком или кусками?
I would recommend you get some mussels.Я бы порекомендовал тебе взять мидии.
What would you like me to cook for you?Что ты хочешь, чтобы я для тебя приготовил?
Shall we check if they have that very special rice first?Может, сначала выяснить, есть ли у них этот специальный рис?
Would you like me to take you out for dinner?Хочешь, я приглашу тебя где-нибудь пообедать?
Would you like me to walk you home?Ты хочешь, чтобы я тебя проводил домой?
Would you like any salad or sides with that?Хотите какой-нибудь салат или закуски?
Would you like to sit by the window?Хочешь сесть возле окна?
Come on dear, what would you like to drink?Ладно, дорогой, а что ты будешь пить?
Yes sir, what would you like to order?Да, сэр, что бы вы хотели заказать?
Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then?Хорошо, так мы заказываем столик на 8:30, так?
Anyway, would you like to go out for breakfast?Ладно, ты не хочешь пойти куда-нибудь позавтракать?
There are 3 types of parmesan, which one would you like me to get?Тут три вида пармезана, какой мне купить?
Diego, we were just about to order some drinks, would you like something?Диего, мы только что собирались заказать ещё напитки, ты бы хотел что-нибудь?
Shall we call them to make appointments for Saturday?Давай позвоним им и назначим встречу на субботу?
Or shall I prepare something for you?Или я могу что-нибудь для тебя приготовить?

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