FRIENDS AND FRIENDSHIPTO SSSSSSSSThought You Wereby CarmenI used to think,Our friendship was the best.Now we can really,Put it to the test.You were always there for me,This I know,Always right there,Being alone is what I wanted though.Every time something bad happened,You always said it was my fault.When that started,My love for you came to a halt.Why would you blame me,For something I didn't do?Can't you just for once believe,That what I say could be true?I know it's hard,To face reality,Because it's a lot easier,To make this illusion what you...
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
FRIENDS AND FRIENDSHIP : TO SSS
FRIENDS AND FRIENDSHIPTO SSSSSSSSSSSSSSHow Could You?by Unseen ExposureHow could you turn your back on me when I screamed your name so loud?How could you let me fall away from you, did you get too proud?How could you watch as I died a gruesome death and broke apart?How could you walk away from me, or were you never really there to start?How could you be so cruel to me when all I ever tried to do was fit in?How could you be so hypocritical when I spoke my secrets from deep within?How could you have said those things and pretended that they were...
Monday, 27 April 2009
CONDITIONAL CLAUSES : SECOND CONDITIONAL
CONDITIONAL CLAUSESSECOND CONDITIONALWe use the Second Conditional to talk about a future situation that is unlikely or impossible to happen and to give advice. It’s unreal present.The verb in the if-clause is in the past tense; the verb in the main clause is in the conditional tense:If someone stole my bag, I would immediately contact the police. (But I don't think that anyone will try to steal the bag. The meaning here is future.)If I had money, I would buy a house in Monte Carlo. (But I don't have the money. The meaning here is present)There...
CONDITIONAL CLAUSES : FIRST CONDITIONAL
CONDITIONAL CLAUSESFIRST CONDITIONALWe use the First Conditional to talk about a future situatioon that is possible.The verb in the if-clause is in the present tense; the verb in the main clause is in the future simple. It doesn't matter which comes first. There is usually a comma between the two clauses.If you try very hard, you'll certainly succeed.Jawad will be late if you don't lend him your car.This type of sentence implies that the action is very probable.Note that the meaning here is present or future, but the main verb in the if-clause...
CONDITIONAL CLAUSES : ZERO CONDITIONAL
CONDITIONAL CLAUSESZERO CONDITIONALThe zero conditional is used when describing situations which have automatic or habitual results : (scientific facts general or personal truths The probability of the result is 100%.)If you heat ice, it melts." (will melt is also possible)If there is a shortage of any product, prices of that product go up.My parents get angry if I come home late.As you can see, both the main clause and the if clause are in the Present Simple.The zero conditional is often used to give instructions:Press the button if you want a...
Friday, 24 April 2009
MINI-GRAMMAR: THE FUTURE 2 : PREDICTIONS
THE FUTURE 2 : PREDICTIONSWe can use both will and going to + infinitive to make predictions about the future.You'll really enjoy the trip.You're really going to enjoy the trip.We use going to + infinitive when we have present evidence for the prediction.It's going to rain later this afternoon.(There are black clouds in the sky.)I'm not going to finish this today.(I still have a lot of work and it's already late.)In many situations, it is possible to use both will and going ...
MINI-GRAMMAR: THE FUTURE 1 : FUTURE PLANS
THE FUTURE 1 : FUTURE PLANSWe use going to + infinitive to talk about future plans and intentions. These are things that we definitely want to do, but we haven't made firm arrangements yet.We're going to get some new PCs tomorrow.We use the present continuous to talk about things we have already decided to do and made arrangements for.We're getting the two o'clock flight from Oujda Angad to Casablanca.(= We've already bought the tickets.)We tend not to use going to + infinitive with the verbs go and come. We prefer to use the present continuous.They're...
MINI-GRAMMAR: TIME LINKERS ( SIMPLE PAST / PAST CONTINUOUS / PAST PERFECT )
TIME LINKERS ( SIMPLE PAST / PAST CONTINUOUS / PAST PERFECT )We can use while, as and when to show that two actions happen at the same time (= two simultaneous actions happening at the same time ).He was reading a letter while / as / when she was watching TV.While / As/ When she was watching TV, he was reading a letter.We can use the moment, as soon as and when to show that one action happens immediately after another one.The child fell asleep the moment / as soon as / when he climbed onto the sofa.The moment / As soon as / When the child climbed...
MINI-GRAMMAR: THE PAST PERFECT SIMPLE
THE PAST PERFECT SIMPLEWe use the past perfect to talk about completed actions in the past that happened before other actions in the past.The police arrived, but the pickpocket had run away.(= The pickpocket ran away and then the police arrived.)We often use the past perfect and the past simple together to show the order in which two actions took place.Compare the following pair of sentences:He had married her when he bought a new flat. (= He married her and then he bought the flat.)He married her when he had bought a new flat. (= He bought the...
MINI-GRAMMAR: THE SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST CONTINUOUS
THE SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST CONTINUOUSWe use the past continuous for actions in progress at a particular time in the past. These actions are incomplete.At nine o'clock last night, he was watching TV.We use the past simple for completed past actions.He decided to buy a new car.We often use the past continuous and the past simple together. We use the past continuous for longer, 'background' actions and we use the past simple for shorter, completed actions.They were having dinner in a restaurant and they decided to go to a nightcl...
Thursday, 23 April 2009
MINI-GRAMMAR LESSON: Modals of obligation, permission & prohibition (present & past time)
Modals of obligation, permission and prohibition (present & past time)PermissionWe use can + infinitive and is/are allowed to + infinitive to talk about permission in the present.You can vote in Morocco when you are eighteen.The children are allowed to watch TV until ten o'clock.We use could + infinitive and was / were allowed to + infinitive to talk about permission in the past.Many years ago people could smoke anywhere.He was allowed to stay out until twelve o'clock.ObligationWe use must + infinitive and has / have to to talk about obligation...
MINI-GRAMMAR LESSON: THE SIMPLE PAST AND THE PRESENT PERFECT
THE SIMPLE PAST AND THE PRESENT PERFECTWhen we talk about past actions, we can sometimes choose between the past simple and the present perfect.We use the past simple:• when we ask when the event happened (with when).When did she arrive at Rabat?When did you last see Ikrame?• when we say when the event happened (with time expressions like yesterday, last week, one night, that indicate a finished time).She got there two weeks ago.He gave up his job last year.We use the present perfect:• when the time is not stated. The event happened in the past,...
MINI-GRAMMAR LESSON: THE PRESENT SIMPLE AND THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS
THE PRESENT SIMPLE AND THE PRESENT CONTINUOUSWe use the present simple:•to talk about facts (things that are always true) and permanent situations.He lives in a small flat.The sun always rises in the east.•to talk about habits and actions that happen regularly.He drives the kids to school every day.We use the present continuous:•to talk about actions that are happening at the moment of speaking.He's trying to explain a problem to them.Look! It is raining .•to talk about temporary situations and activities.She's going through a lot of troubles these...
Monday, 20 April 2009
WORKING MOTHERS IN MOROCCO
WORKING MOTHERS IN MOROCCOIn the last two decades, there have been tremendous changes in our social life. More and more women are working outside their homes as doctors, nurses, and teachers or simply as unskilled workers. This has greatly affected the lifestyle of many Moroccan families. Some people think that working mothers sometimes neglect their Children and have little time to look after their homes and their children.There is no doubt that some working women find it difficult to take care of their children while working outside. However,...
MOROCCAN IMMIGRANTS IN EUROPE
MOROCCAN IMMIGRANTS IN EUROPEImmigration is not a new phenomenon. Throughout history, immigration has always had a positive effect on the enrichment of cultures and also on creating an atmosphere of cultural and religious diversity in the host communities.In many cases this contact between different cultures has led to tolerance and understanding since these different cultures could coexist peacefully and in a harmonious way.There are many Moroccan immigrants in Europe who left their country for different reasons. Some went for studying but the...
Thursday, 16 April 2009
BACCALAUREATE ENGLISH EXAM LM JULY 2008
BACCALAUREATE ENGLISH EXAM LM JULY 2008Souad was afraid not to finish her education. The schools were located dozens of kilometres away from her home, and she had no way to get there each day. ln addition, her family couldn't afford to pay for her schooling.When Souad learned about a boarding school where students live and study, she jumped at the chance to continue learning. The boarding school in Tighassaline, a small village in the Middle Atlas, was supported by an aid organisation and run by a local group, the Rural Girls Scholarship Committee....
BACCALAUREATE ENGLISH EXAM SC JULY 2008
BACCALAUREATE ENGLISH EXAM SC JULY 2008Thomas Edison lit up the world with his invention of the electric light. Without him, the world might still be a dark place. However, the electric light was not his only invention. He also invented the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and over 1,200 other things. About every two weeks he created something new.The Edisons moved to Michigan when Thomas was seven. Surprisingly, he attended school for only two months. His mother, a former teacher, taught him a few things, but Thomas was mostly self-educated....
BACCALAUREATE ENGLISH EXAM SC JUNE 2008
BACCALAUREATE ENGLISH EXAM SC JUNE 2008Rachida was born in a rural Moroccan village, Ain Jdid, in 1973. She is married and has four children. Her husband is a seasonal agricultural worker who earns about 700 dhs per month when he works.When an aid organisation offered literacy classes in her village, Rachida immediately recognised that an excellent opportunity was suddenly offered to her. The class signalled a new beginning for Rachida - if she took classes, she would be able to read and write, add and subtract, and acquire skills that were always...
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
MOROCCANS AND FAST FOOD
MOROCCANS AND FAST FOODWhy is fast-food becoming so popular in Morocco?In the past people in Morocco used to eat healthy, freshly prepared food with their families in the home.Today however, many people, particularly young people, prefer to eat fast food such as hamburgers, fried chicken, shawarma, pizza or simply mlawi and harsha. There are many reasons why this change has occurred, but fast-food also has some serious effects on individuals and society.There are many reasons for the popularity of fast food. One of the main reasons is the change...
MOBILE PHONES HAVE BECOME INDISPENSABLE
MOBILE PHONES HAVE BECOME INDISPENSABLEWe have just welcomed the 21st century. This is the age of high-tech; in all aspects of our lives, we are confronting new communication devices provided by high technology. People are becoming more and more dependent on using these devices because they make their lives easier.Today virtually everybody is using a cellular phone. Now people are able to carry their phones wherever they go. They are making phone calls, regardless of the time, place and situation. It is true that technology is making our lives...
TELEVISION AND ITS HARMFUL EFFECTS ON CHILDREN
TELEVISION AND ITS HARMFUL EFFECTS ON CHILDRENOver the past forty years, television sets have become standard pieces of equipment in most homes, and watching television has become a standard activity for most families. Children grow up watching television in the morning, in the afternoon, and often in the evening as well. Although there are many excellent programs for children, many people feel that television may be a bad influence on children for three main reasons.First of all, some programs are not good for children to see. For example, there...
THE ADVANTAGES OF THE INTERNET
THE ADVANTAGES OF THE INTERNETNowadays, no one can deny the importance of the Internet. Sitting in front of a computer, clicking a mouse three times, you can get access to the information highway, which provides you numerous valuable sources of information. Thanks to the Internet, people can quickly sell, advertise and share knowledge, idea, and personal feelings.Because we are easy to access to so much information, it can create some problems to us. Children are easily suffering from inappropriate information on the Internet, since it is very...
HOW CAN NEW TECHNOLOGIES HELP STUDENTS IN THEIR STUDIES?
HOW CAN NEW TECHNOLOGIES HELP STUDENTS IN THEIR STUDIES?With the help of technology students nowadays can learn more information and learn it more quickly. New technologies have helped students cross boundaries, have opened up new horizons for them and have increased the speed at which they get information.New technology in the form of Internet has helped break the limitations of a country's frontiers. A student sitting in a small town in Morocco or elsewhere can access the latest course material released by MIT on his topic of interest. He can...
Friday, 10 April 2009
WRITING A PARAGRAPH
WRITING A PARAGRAPHWhat is a paragraph?A paragraph is a group of sentences that develop an idea. The first sentence of a paragraph should be indented.The sentences in the paragraph support and give examples of the main idea.Paragraph StructureA paragraph should have a logical structure that is easy to put into an outline:I. Topic SentenceII. Supporting DetailIII. Supporting DetailIV. Supporting DetailV. Concluding SentenceTopic SentencesA topic sentence is the sentence that tells the reader the main idea of the paragraph. The topic sentence should...
THE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE ON OUR HEALTH
THE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE ON OUR HEALTHThe purpose of this paper is to discuss the effects of exercise in your absolute health (mental, social, and physical health). If you are not well in one of the three parts, you are not completely healthy. Exercising is a free time activity that helps people to feel good in every aspect of the health definition.The best known part that exercising improves is the physical part. The physical effect of exercising is that every part and system of our body is in continuous movement. There are many...
THE DANGERS OF SMOKING 2
THE DANGERS OF SMOKINGThere have been numerous campaigns against cigarette smoking communicating that this vice causes death. But a threat to health doesn’t seem to be a good reason for quitting anymore. People somehow block themselves and ignore all the information that is given to them. The purpose of this essay is to discuss three effects of cigarette smoking, besides the broadly mentioned possibility of developing cancer or dying, which are the smell of smoke, the stained teeth, and the cost of doing it.The first effect of cigarette smoking,...
Using Simple Sentences to Express Cause
Using Simple Sentences to Express CauseWords / expressions that can be usedCause---------------------------EffectUnemployment ---------------> Immigration.causesis a cause ofresults inleads tobrings aboutgives rise tois responsible forWords / expressions that can be usedEffect-------------------------CauseImmigration <--------------- Unemployment. is caused by is due to is the result of results from is a consequence of occurs as a result of arises from...
EFFECTS OF LIVING IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY
EFFECTS OF LIVING IN A FOREIGN COUNTRYLiving away from your country can be a really interesting and unforgettableexperience, but at the same time it has very important effects on one's life. Thepurpose of this essay is to discuss the three main effects that living in anothercountry can produce in your personal life.The major effect, and also a very common one, is that once you start a regular lifeaway from home, you miss everything. This fact doesn't mean that you are unhappybut that you are aware of being on your own. Missing your family and the...
FAMILY PLANNING IN MOROCCO : SMALL OR LARGE FAMILY?
FAMILY PLANNING IN MOROCCO : SMALL OR LARGE FAMILY?For a long time, Moroccan families have not traditionally used birth control. Because of this, it is very common to find big families. Therefore, the population in Morocco has increased considerably affecting not only the family itself but the whole country as well. Overpopulation is a serious problem that represents an obstacle to Morocco’s economic progress. Family planning would help to assure family life success as well as increase the chances of Morocco’s economic growth as opposed to population...
GROWTH OF CITIES
GROWTH OF CITIESIn recent decades, cities have grown so large that now about 50% of the Earth's population lives in urban areas. There are several reasons for this occurrence. First, the increasing industrialization of the nineteenth century resulted in the creation of many factory jobs, which tended to be located in cities. These jobs, with their promise of a better material life, attracted many people from rural areas. Second, there were many schools established to educate the children of the new factory labourers. The promise of a better education...
LIFE IN THE CITY AND LIFE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE
LIFE IN THE CITY AND LIFE IN THE COUNTRYSIDETeenagers from the city live a different life from that of their country counterparts. First of all, the adolescent from the city has more to entertain her. But the country teens have nowhere to go. In the city there is always a movie to watch, or a shopping centre in which to browse around and catch up on the latest styles, or youth centres where sports may be played. But rural teens usually live more than three miles out of town, and if they are too young to drive, or can't have the car, they are stuck...
THE EFFECTS OF COMPUTER GAMES ON CHILDREN
THE EFFECTS OF COMPUTER GAMES ON CHILDRENComputer games have been popular for decades now and many households have at least one. However it can be seen that playing these games causes social, educational and personal problems of several kinds both to youngsters and society.Firstly, youngsters who spend a great deal of time in front of a monitor are not studying, playing sport, socialising or learning about life. The skills which they need in order to interact with others and succeed in the real world are not being nurtured.Moreover, studies have...
THE DANGERS OF SMOKING
THE DANGERS OF SMOKINGSmoking has many serious effects. The most obvious effect is the deterioration of a smoker's health. Smoking increases the risk of lung disease, increases blood pressure, increases the risk of heart attacks, and reduces the flow of oxygen to the brain. Smoking creates respiratory problems. A smoker's cough expels phlegm, a thick mucus in the nose and the throat that wants to escape the body. Prolonged use may lead to emphysema and the need to hook up to a machine to pump enough oxygen into the lungs. Another effect of this...
MOBILE PHONE AND MANNERS
MOBILE PHONE AND MANNERSCell phones are everywhere, and some people don't know what the limits of cell phones use are. Nowadays, that's the biggest problem. People disturb other people, first with the ringing of their cell phones and then with their conversations because they usually speak very loudly. People need to learn how to use cell phones correctly. If there is an emergency, cell phones are acceptable; but remember that just a few years ago few people had cell phones and the whole society survived! Nowadays people can't seem to live without...
Sunday, 5 April 2009
PRESENT SIMPLE OR PRESENT CONTINUOUS?
PRESENT SIMPLE OR PRESENT CONTINUOUS?Put the verbs in brackets into the appropriate form of the Present Simple or Present Continuous Tense.I. It usually (rain)….. at this time of the year but today the sun (shine)…….brightly.2. I (see)…… my dentist this afternoon.3. What (you /prepare)….. for dinner? It smells delicious.4. Doha, you really should cut on sweets. You (get)….. fatter every time we meet.5. This hat (not suit)…… the dress I've just bought.6. My sister (like)….. English a lot but she (not enjoy)…… Maths and Chemistry.7. Who (drive)….....
Saturday, 4 April 2009
CONDITIONAL
CONDITIONALChoose whether the verb should be in the CONDITIONAL tense, or in the FUTURE tense:1.Tomorrow I ________ to the movies.a) would gob) will go2. If I had a lot of money, I ________ a house in Mexico.a) would buyb) will buy3. When I have a lot of money, I ________ a house in Mexico.a) would buyb) will buy4. He told me that he ________ later.a) would comeb) will come5. If I were you, I ________ to her.a) would not talkb) will not talk6. I ________ my brother tomorrow.a) would seeb) will see7. I ________ to find someone to fix my computer.a)...
THE PASSIVE VOICE
THE PASSIVE VOICEThese sentences are in the ACTIVE VOICE. Rewrite them in the PASSIVE VOICE:EX: The teacher told Michael to be quiet. = Michael was told to be quiet.1. The elderly woman bought the car.The car ________________________ by the elderly woman.2. The other students were laughing at her.She ________________________ by the other students.3. The teacher explained the lesson to us.The lesson ________________________ to us by the teacher.4. She is laughing at me.I ________________________ by her.5. They are following him.He ________________________...
CONDITIONAL TENSES
CONDITIONAL TENSESchoose the correct tense of the verb.1. If I lose my job, I ________ for a new one. (to look)a) will lookb) would lookc) look2. If she hadn't told me to stay, I ________. (to go)a) will gob) would have gonec) would go3. We ________ to come to the party if we had known that our friends would be there. (to agree)a) would not agreeb) did not agreec) would not have agreed4. If you come tonight, I ________ a fish tagine. (to make)a) will makeb) would makec) will have made5. If I were him, I ________that job. (to take)a) would takeb)...
CONDITIONAL TENSES
CONDITIONAL TENSESChoose the correct tense of the verb.1. If I ________ you, I would apologize to her right away. (to be)a) wasb) werec) have been2. If I run into her, I ________ her that you're looking for her. (to tell)a) would tellb) tellc) will tell3. If you ________ that again, I will call the police. (to do)a) to dob) doc) will do4. He would never have asked her out for dinner if she ________ willing to go out with him . (to be)a) hadn't beenb) wasn’tc) will not be5. If you were her, what ________? (to do)a) would you dob) did you doc) do...
REFUSING PERMISSION : EXAMPLES
REFUSING PERMISSION : EXAMPLESYou mustn’t lose your train ticket.I don’t want you to speak to me like that.I’d rather you didn’t talk about that.I wouldn’t want him coming and asking questions.You are not allowed to use a dictionary.I’ve been forbidden to take part in this match.I absolutely forbid you to run in the corridors.It is strictly forbidden to photograph the paintings.I couldn’t possibly allow you to do that by yourself.We cannot allow such events to occur again.There is no question of us leaving you here!We regret to inform you that...
GIVING PERMISSION : EXAMPLES
GIVING PERMISSION : EXAMPLESYou can help yourself to the cakes, if you like.I have nothing against it if James comes with you.I’ll allow you to have the keys for the evening.You have my permission to sit down.Please sit down.You are allowed to remain silent.It’s all right by me if she goes to her friend’s.There’s nothing against her coming with us.Chakib’s mother was agreeable to him marrying Dounya.Of course, we must stick together.We would be delighted to accept your invitation.The use of a calculator is permissib...
ASKING FOR PERMISSION : EXAMPLES
ASKING FOR PERMISSION : EXAMPLESCould I have confirmation as soon as possible?Can I have the go-ahead to launch this product on the market?Are we allowed to treat this person like that?Would it be all right if I stayed here for a while?Would it be possible for us to postpone the appointment?Is swimming allowed here?Would you allow me to come with you?Could I bring my friends home?I wanted to ask you if I could leave at 4 p.m. tomorrow.I hope you won’t mind if I bring a friend.I’d like to introduce you to Jalal, if you don’t mind.May I ask you to...
How to refuse permission
How to refuse permissionThere is no question of it.You can't ...I cannot allow you to ...I cannot give you permission to ...I absolutely refuse to let you ...I'm totally opposed to our ...I'm afraid I have to disappoint you ...
How to give permission
How to give permissionYou can ..., if you want .I have nothing against it ...I'll allow you to ...You have my permission to ...Please do what you feel you need to ...
How to ask for permission
How to ask for permissionIs smoking allowed/May I smoke?Would you allow me to ...Could I ...I wanted to ask you if I could ...I hope you won't mind if I ...I'd like to ..., if you don't mind.May I ask you to ...Do you have any objection to ... being ...
REPORTED SPEECH
REPORTED SPEECHFill in each blank with the correct form of the verb:1. “I will try to help you.”The man promised he ________________________ to help me.2. “I haven’t been able to reach her.”He said that he ________________________ to reach her.3. “I went to the party.”She told everyone that she ________________________ to the party.4. “I’m going to sing you a song.”My grandmother said that she ________________________ to sing me a song.5. “Have you seen Jack since Friday?”My friend asked if I ________________________ Jack since Friday.6. “Did you...
REPORTED SPEECH
REPORTED SPEECHFill in each blank with the best form of the verb1. “Why can’t I go with you?”She asked why she ________________________ with me.2. “Have you ever been to this café?”He wanted to know if I ________________________ to that café.3. “Come later.”I told him ________________________ later.4. “Where will you live when you get there?”My parents asked me where ________________________ when I got there.5. “I would not do that.”My brother claimed that he ________________________ that.6. “I’ve seen all of your movies.”Angelica told Brad Pitt...
REPORTED SPEECH
REPORTED SPEECHFill in each blank with the best form of the verb :1. “My parents are coming tomorrow.”She told me that her parents ________________________ the following day.2. “I don’t know why I’m so tired.”My uncle admitted that he didn’t know why he ________________________ so tired.3. “I will call you tomorrow.”I told her that I ________________________ her the following day.4. “We don’t know who will win the election.”The reporters told us that they didn’t know who ________________________ the election.5. “Get off the phone!”My mom told me...
Agreeing and disagreeing
Agreeing and disagreeingAgreeing"I think you're right.""I agree with you."Strong agreement"I couldn't agree with you more.""You're absolutely right.""I agree entirely.""I totally agree."Agreeing in part"I agree with you up to a point, but...""That's quite true, but...""I agree with you in principle, but..."Disagreeing"I'm not sure I agree with you.""(I'm afraid) I don't agree.""(I'm afraid) I disagree.""(I'm afraid) I can't agree with you.""(I'm afraid) I don't share your opinion."Note that when you disagree with someone, you can often sound more...
Friday, 3 April 2009
Giving your opinion
Giving your opinionThere are many ways to give your opinion in English. What you say depends on how strong your opinion is.Giving your opinion neutrally"I think….""I feel that….""In my opinion…..""As far as I'm concerned…..""As I see it……""In my view……"Giving a strong opinion"I'm absolutely convinced that…..""I'm sure that…..""I strongly believe that……""I have no doubt that…...
Making requests in English
Making requests in EnglishWhen you ask someone to do something for you, or ask if you can do something, it's important to sound polite. Here are some of the common ways that you can do this.Asking someone to do something for you"Could you open the door for me, please?""Would you mind opening the door for me, please?""Can you open the door for me, please?"Note: could and can are followed by the verb without to.Would you mind is followed by the verb and -ing.Asking if you can do something"Can I use your computer, please?""Could I borrow some money...
Asking for information
Asking for information1. Can you tell me...?2. Could you tell me...?3. I'd like to know...4. D'you know...5. (Got / Have you) any idea...?6. Could anyone tell me...?7. (Do / Would) you happen to know...?8. I don't suppose you (would) know...?9. I wonder if you could tell me...?10. I wonder if someone could tell me....
Saying Sorry
Saying Sorry1. Sorry.2. I'm (so / very / terribly) sorry.3. Ever so sorry.4. How stupid / careless / thoughtless of me.5. Pardon (me)6. That's my fault.7. Sorry. It was all my fault.8. Please excuse my (ignorance)9. Please don't be mad at me.10. Please accept our (sincerest) apologi...
Asking somebody's opinion
Asking somebody's opinion1. What do you think of...?2. What do you think about...?3. How d'you feel (about...)?4. What d'you reckon (about...)?5. What's your opinion of...?6. (What do think about) that?7. What are your views on...?8. Where do you stand (on...)?9. What would you say to... / if we...?10. Are you aware of......
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