Making Requests: Will, Would, Can, Could, May

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Would you pass the hot sauce?
- True
- False

About This Quiz

This quiz assesses the use of modal verbs (will, would, can, could, may) in making polite requests. It evaluates understanding of grammatical structure and appropriateness in various social contexts, enhancing effective communication skills.

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Can I have the tartar sauce?
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The given question is asking whether the person can have the tartar sauce. Since the answer is "True," it implies that the person is allowed to have the tartar sauce.

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3.

Can I to ask you something?
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The question is asking if the person can ask something. The correct answer is "False" because the correct phrasing should be "May I ask you something?" instead of "Can I to ask you something?". Therefore, the given statement is incorrect.

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4.

Will you are quiet?
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False
5.

Can you brings us more better?
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False
6.

Could you talk more softly?
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The given statement "Could you talk more softly?" is a request for someone to speak in a softer tone. The word "more" implies that the person is already speaking, but the speaker wants them to decrease the volume further. Therefore, the correct answer is true, as the statement is a valid request to speak softly.

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7.

May you pass the salt please?
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False
8.

Could I have some more better, please?
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The given statement "Could I have some more better, please?" is grammatically incorrect. The word "more" is unnecessary and should be removed. Therefore, the correct answer is True, indicating that the statement is indeed grammatically incorrect.

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9.

Could we seeing a menu first?
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The question is asking if we could be seeing a menu first. The answer is "False" because the question implies that we are not currently seeing a menu.

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May I make another request?
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The given statement is asking if it is permissible to make another request. The correct answer is "True" because the word "may" implies permission or possibility, indicating that it is indeed allowed to make another request.

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Making Requests: Will, Would, Can, Could, May

Would you pass the hot sauce?

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Can I have the tartar sauce?

Can I to ask you something?

Will you are quiet?

Can you brings us more better?

Could you talk more softly?

May you pass the salt please?

Could I have some more better, please?

Could we seeing a menu first?

May I make another request?