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MODAL VERBS TO MAKE REQUEST
We use the modals of requests and offers can, will, could, would, and may to ask for things, make offers, invite people, and order in a restaurant. These modals all have the same basic meaning, but some are more formal than others.
We usually use these modals in questions, so the modal is followed by the subject and the base form of a verb.
In requests and offers, will and would are only used with you. Similarly, may is only used with I or we.
We use modals of request when we ask someone to do something or when we want something.
We usually answer requests with can, will, and can't.
We generally don't use could or would in short answers, and we try to avoid using won't because it sounds impolite and angry.
If we use can't in a short answer, we often use sorry or I'm sorry to make it sound more polite.
Would you mind closing the door?
Would you mind turning down the radio?
Do you mind turning off the music?
Would you mind turning off the music?
Like with asking permission, the verb ‘can‘ is used in more informal situations, while ‘could‘ and ‘may‘ are suitable for polite requests.
DAISY ALDAS
UNIVERSIDAD INDOAMERICA
Like with asking permission, the verb ‘can‘ is used in more informal situations, while ‘could‘ and ‘may‘ are suitable for polite requests.
