Inference questions These questions are not directly provided in the passage. Readers
Modul Guru Pembelajar Bahasa Inggris Kelompok Kompetensi Profesional G
45 Waiter : May I take your order, Sir?
Mr. N : Yes, I’d like to try the steak, please. Perhatikan tabel berikut untuk mempelajari kata-kata yang mempunyai
fungsi hampir sama. Polite
request CanCouldMayMight
CanCouldWould • Could I get a price list,
please? • Would you drop off the
flowers tomorrow, please Permission MayMightCanCould
Asking for permission MayCanCan’tCould
Giving or refusing permission
• May I use your computer, please?
• You can attend Mr. Tom’s lecture even if you don’t
like his subject. Offers CanCould
statement MayCanCould
Question • I could help you translate
your paper if you’re having trouble making it.
• May I drive you home after the meeting
Adapted from The Advanced Grammar Book 295 Berikut ini contoh lain yang ungkapan yang lazim digunakan untuk
menawarkan sesuatu kepada orang lain; • Would you like some coffee?
• What can I do for you? • What would you like to have for dinner?
• Do you need a hand?
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Modul Guru Pembelajar Bahasa Inggris Kelompok Kompetensi Profesional G
Catatan khusus Request
Dalam hal request perlu diperhatikan siapa yang melakukan tindakan atas suatu permohonan.
May close the door? Can I close the door?
May I close the door? The speaker closes the door. Would you mind if I closed the door?
Never use would I for a request. Could you close the door?
Can you close the door? The listener closes the door. Would you close the door?
Would you mind closing the door?