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    This document provides examples of conversations asking for permission and making requests at work. It includes: 1) Two sample dialogues with blanks to fill in using provided words, practicing asking permission and making requests. 2) Charts to identify phrases used for asking permission versus making requests based on the sample dialogues. 3) An exercise matching requests with responses and writing a sample conversation applying the lessons on asking permission and making requests.

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    This document provides examples of conversations asking for permission and making requests at work. It includes: 1) Two sample dialogues with blanks to fill in using provided words, practicing asking permission and making requests. 2) Charts to identify phrases used for asking permission versus making requests based on the sample dialogues. 3) An exercise matching requests with responses and writing a sample conversation applying the lessons on asking permission and making requests.

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    TEACH-THIS.

    COM
    Asking Permission & Making Requests
    Many times at work you will find yourself needing help or needing approval to do
    something.
    In pairs, read the two dialogues and fill in the blanks using the words provided. Then
    practice the conversations together.
    problem course
    alright

    Could

    may
    course

    Could
    Sure

    not sure
    giving

    A.)
    Jane: Mark? Would you mind ___________ me those e-mail attachments again?
    Mark: Of __________ not. Ben, are you Busy?
    Ben:

    Not at the moment.

    Mark: ___________ you help me? I cant find the attachments I need to send to Jane.
    Ben:

    ___________, no problem . Here they are.

    Mark: Thanks.

    B.)
    Nicole: Hi Mrs. Black. Do you have a moment?
    Mrs. Black: Hi Nicole. Yes. What can I do for you?
    Nicole: Is it ___________ if I take tomorrow afternoon off?
    Mrs. Black: Im ___________, because tomorrow might be really busy.
    Nicole: What about Friday afternoon?
    Mrs. Black: Friday? Thats fine. ______________ you send me an e-mail as a reminder?
    Nicole: Yes, of ____________.
    Mrs. Black: Is there anything else I can do for you?
    Nicole: Yes, ___________ I use the company car to make the deliveries this afternoon?
    Mrs. Black: Not a ____________ . Just make sure you lock the car when you return it.

    From the two dialogues which conversation do you think is asking for permission and
    which involves making requests?
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    Look at the phrases in italics in the previous conversations. Use these to complete the
    following charts.
    Making a Request
    Would you mind?

    Asking Permission

    Complete the following sentences using the verbs from the list. Make sure to use the
    correct verb form.
    Help

    Send

    Call

    Take

    Use

    Work

    1. Do you think you could work this Sunday?


    2. Can you __________ me tomorrow?
    3. Could I __________ your computer this afternoon? Mines not working.
    4. Would you mind __________me an e-mail about that?
    5. Is it OK if I __________ Friday off?
    6. Would you mind __________ me with this report?

    Match the requests (1 to 6) in the previous exercise with the following responses.
    A. Im sorry, but we really need you that day. _____
    B. Im sorry, but I need it. Whats wrong with yours? _____
    C. Sure. What time should I call you? _____
    D. Im afraid I cant just now. Maybe Joe can help you. _____
    E. Of course not. _____
    F. Yes, of course. Should I come in at ten oclock? _____

    In pairs, write a conversation asking for permission and making requests.


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    Written by Derrick Everest for Teach-This.com 2012

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