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English for Communication | Alvin Bersamin

B. This time given your option about something.

Use I think / I don’t think….

1. You think it would be a good idea for all drivers to wear seat belts?

I think_________________________________________________________.

2. You don’t think it would be a good idea for Jack and Jill to get married.

I don’t think____________________________________________________.

3. Your friend has a bad cold. Tell him that you think it would be a good idea for
him to stay home tonight.

I think _________________________________________________________.

can – request could – permission may – offers would – invitations

A. Asking people to do things (request)

 We often use can or could when we ask someone to do something:

Can you wait a moment, please?

Pam, can you do me a favor?
Excuse me. Could you tell me how to get to the bus station?

 We also use would to ask someone to do something:

Pam, would you do me a favor?

Would you wait here, please?

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