4. MODAL VERB COULD (FOR REQUEST)

4.1 DEFINITION
4.2 FUNCTIONS
4.3 STRUCTURE
4.4 EXAMPLES

EXERCISES.
Could you? English Conversation Practice

INSTRUCTION: Underline the correct answer. Subraya la respuesta correcta.

Could you tell me how much it costs?

 I'm sorry. I'll try to speak louder.
 That model is $100
 I'm sorry, I'll try not to speak so fast.

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Could I use your phone?

 I'm sorry. I'll try to speak louder.
 Of course. Dial a 9 to get an outside line.
 I'm sorry, I'll try not to speak so fast.

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Excuse me, could I have some information?

 I'm sorry. I'll try to speak louder.
 0121 658 3659.
 Yes, how can I help you? What do you want to know?

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Could you send me confirmation?

 I'm sorry. I'll try to speak louder.
 Of course, I'll do it now. You'll get it in the post tomorrow.
 I'm sorry, I'll try not to speak so fast.

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Could I speak to Mr Dupont, please?

 Yes, of course, we can start again tomorrow.
 Of course, that's H - O - D - G - S - O - N.
 Certainly, who's calling?

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Could I leave him a message?

 Certainly, could you wait a moment while I get a pen and paper?
 Sorry, I'm off to the airport in a few minutes.
 Sure, what would you like me to do?

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Could you give me your number, please?

 0121 658 3659.
 Yes I give, 0121 658 3659.
 Yes I could, 0121 658 3659.

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Could I have a receipt, please?

 Of course, do you want the VAT separated?
 Of course, that's H - O - D - G - S - O - N.
 I'm sorry, I'll try not to speak so fast.

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Could I have a glass of water, please?

 Yes thank you.
 Evian?
 No thank you.

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Could I smoke here?

 I'm sorry you can't smoke in the building.
 I like smoking.
 I don't like smoking.

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Could you get us some coffee please?

 No I can't.
 No I couldn't.
 I'm sorry but there isn't any.

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Could you call me back?

 Sorry, I'm off to the airport in a few minutes.
 Certainly. Would you like a newspaper?
 I'm sorry, I'll try not to speak so fast.

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Could you give me a wake-up call at 7.30?

 Yes, of course, we can start again tomorrow.
 Certainly. Would you like a newspaper?
 I'm sorry, I'll try not to speak so fast.

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Could you speak up, please?

 I'm sorry. I'll try to speak louder.
 Sorry, I'm off to the airport in a few minutes.
 No I couldn't.

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Could you help me?

 I'm sorry. I'll try to speak louder.
 Certainly. Would you like a newspaper?
 Sure, what would you like me to do?

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Could you give me a hand?

 Of course, what do you want doing?
 Of course, that's very far.
 I'm sorry, I'll try not to speak so fast.

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Could you spell that, please?

 Yes, of course, we can start again tomorrow.
 Sure, what would you like me to do?
 That's H-O-D-G-S-O-N.

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Could you repeat that, please?

 Of course, what do you want doing?
 Of course, that's H - O - D - G - S - O - N.
 Sure, what would you like me to do?

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Could you speak more slowly, please?

 Of course, what do you want doing?
 Yes, of course, we can start again tomorrow.
 I'm sorry, I'll try not to speak so fast.

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Could we stop now, I'm getting a bit tired?

 Of course, what do you want doing?
 Yes, of course, we can start again tomorrow.
 I'm sorry, I'll try not to speak so fast.

5. USED TO

5.1 DEFINITION
5.2 FUNCTIONS
5.3 STRUCTURE (AFFIRMATIVE, NEGATIVE AND INTERROGATIVE FORM)
5.4 EXAMPLES

EXERCISES.

Used to Exercise 1

Make an affirmative sentence, negative sentence or question using 'used to + infinitive'. Translate the sentences.

Elabora oraciones afirmativas, negativas e interrogativas usando el "used to" + verbo en infinitivo y traduce las oraciones.

1) I / live in a flat when I was a child. [ . ]
2) We / go to the beach every summer? [ . ]
3) She / love eating chocolate, but now she hates it [ . ]
4) He / not / smoke [ . ]
5) I / play tennis when I was at school [ . ]
6) She / be able to speak French, but she has forgotten it all [ . ]
7) He / play golf every weekend? [ . ]
8) They both / have short hair [ . ]
9) Julie / study Portuguese [ . ]
10) I / not / hate school

Exercise 2 - used to

Complete the sentences with the the correct form of "used to" + verb. Translate them.

Completa las oraciones con la forma correcta del "used to" + verbo y tradúcelas.

1. I  (swim) a lot when I was younger.
2. John  (not eat) vegetables, but now he eats them.
3.  (they / have) a sports car?
4. That building  (be) a cinema, but it's closed down.
5. We  (not like) maths lessons - our teacher was horrible!
6. Where  (you / go) to school?
7. You  (live) next door to me.
8. I  (not enjoy) studying, but I do now.