Asking for Help: Essential Phrases and Strategies for Students

Question 1

Which sentence is the most polite way to ask for something you need?

Accepted Answer

Can I have a pencil, please?

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Do you have a pen?

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I need a pencil.

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Get me a pen.

Question 2

What is the Spanish phrase for "Can you help me, please?"

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¿Me puede ayudar, por favor?

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¿Cómo está?

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¿Dónde está el baño?

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¿De dónde es?

Question 3

When asking for help, it's important to:

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Be polite and respectful.

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Be demanding and assertive.

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Use slang and informal language.

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Interrupt others.

Question 4

Your friend is having trouble with their homework. Which of these is the nicest way to offer your help?

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Would you like me to help you with your homework?

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Hey, do you need some help?

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I'm not sure I can help, but I'll try.

Question 5

You are in a store and need to ask for help finding something. Which of these phrases is most polite?

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Excuse me, can you help me find the shampoo?

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Where is the shampoo?

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I'm looking for shampoo.

Question 6

Which of these is a good way to make sure you understand the answer to your question?

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Both of the above.

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Say the answer back to the person who helped you.

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Ask more questions.

Question 7

You are in a different country and need to ask for help in an emergency. Which of these phrases is most appropriate?

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Excuse me, I need assistance.

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Help!

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Can you call the police for me?

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a good reason to ask for help?

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You don't want to do it yourself.

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You don't understand something.

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You want to learn something new.

Question 9

You're playing with a new toy but get stuck. Your friend is nearby, but they don't speak your language. How can you ask them for help?

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Use gestures and body language

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Give up and stop playing

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Walk away and find someone else

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Shout loudly for help

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a polite way to ask for help?

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Hey, lend me a hand.

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Can you please help me?

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Excuse me, could you give me a hand?

Question 11

Imagine you're in a shop and need help finding a product. What's the best way to ask for help?

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Excuse me, can you help me find the sugar, please?

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Hey, where's the sugar?

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I'm looking for the sugar.

Question 12

When asking for help in the United Kingdom, which of these is important?

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It's polite to say 'thank you' after receiving help.

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It's rude to ask strangers for help.

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It's okay to be loud and demanding.

Question 13

What's a good tip for asking your teacher for help?

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Be clear about what you need help with.

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Only ask when you're completely stuck.

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Don't ask for help too often.

Question 14

Imagine you're playing a game and you don't get the rules. What's the best way to ask your friend for help?

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Can you explain the rules?

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I don't know how to play.

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Help me with this game.

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a reason to ask for help?

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It can make you look weak.

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It can save you time.

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It can help you understand better.

Question 16

True or False: It's always safe to ask for help from strangers.

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False

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True

Question 17

What is the polite way to ask someone their name?

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What's your name?

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Who are you?

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Tell me your name

Question 18

When you don't understand something in class, what should you do?

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Raise your hand and ask your teacher for help

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Keep quiet and hope someone else figures it out

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Ignore it and move on

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a good way to ask for assistance?

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Hey, do this for me

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Excuse me, can you help me?

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Could you please help me?

Question 20

When you can't find something you need, what's the smart thing to do?

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Ask a friend or teacher for help

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Panic and run around

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Ignore it and hope it turns up

Question 21

What is a good way to end a conversation after asking for help?

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Say, 'Thanks for your help'

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Just walk away

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Demand more help

Question 22

When you don't understand the instructions for a task, what should you do?

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Ask for an explanation

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Do it anyway

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Guess what it means

Question 23

What's the best thing to do when you're struggling with a task?

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Ask for help

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Give up

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Keep trying until you figure it out on your own

Question 24

I need to ask my teacher for help. How should I start my sentence?

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Excuse me, teacher, can you help me with this?

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Teacher, I need help with this.

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Can you help me, teacher?

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I need your help, teacher.

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a polite way to ask for help when you need something?

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Hey, give me that!

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Please can you help me?

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Excuse me, I need some assistance.

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Can you pass me the book please?

Question 26

You are at the library and you can't find the book you want. What is the best way to ask the librarian for help?

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Can you help me find this book?

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I'm looking for a book by J.K. Rowling.

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Do you have any books on Harry Potter?

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Where can I find the children's section?

Question 27

Which of the following is a polite way to interrupt someone to ask for help?

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Excuse me, can I ask you a question?

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Hey, do you know how to do this?

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Can you stop talking and help me?

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I need your help right now!

Question 28

You are feeling sick and need to go to the school nurse. What is the best way to ask your teacher for permission to leave the classroom?

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I'm not feeling well. Can I go to the nurse?

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I need to go to the bathroom.

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I'm bored. Can I leave?

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I have a headache.

Question 29

You are at a restaurant and you need to ask the waiter for more water. What is the best way to do this?

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Excuse me, can I have some more water, please?

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I need water!

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Bring me some water!

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Water, please.

Question 30

Before asking for help, what should you try to do first?

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See if you can figure it out yourself

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Wait for someone to ask you

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Give up

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a polite way to ask for help?

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Can you do it for me?

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Excuse me, can you help me?

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I need some help with this.

Question 32

What does the phrase 'Could you please help me?' mean?

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I'm politely asking for help.

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I'm giving an order.

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I'm not sure if I need help.

Question 33

When is it a good time to ask for help?

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When you're stuck on a math problem

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When you're playing a game

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When you're watching TV

Question 34

Which of these is a good way to say thank you for help?

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Thank you for your help

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You're welcome

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No problem

Question 35

What does the phrase 'I'm stuck' mean?

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I'm confused

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I'm tired

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I'm angry

Question 36

Which of these is NOT a good thing about asking for help?

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Wasting time

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Getting the answer you need

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Learning from others

Question 37

If you're still confused after asking for help, what should you do?

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Ask again

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Give up

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Ignore it

Question 38

Which of these is NOT a good way to ask for help?

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Hey, I don't know what's going on.

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Excuse me, I have a question.

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Can you explain this to me, please?

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I am lost, can you help?

Question 39

When asking for help, what is the best way to make your request clear?

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Say 'Can you explain this to me, please?'

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Say 'I need help.'

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Say 'Can you help me with this?'

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Say 'I don't understand.'

Question 40

If you don't comprehend something in class, what's the best thing to do?

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Raise your hand and ask the teacher.

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Remain silent and hope someone else asks.

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Copy your friend's answers.

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Keep guessing until you understand.

Question 41

When would it be appropriate to say 'Excuse me, could you please repeat that?'?

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When you didn't hear the teacher's instructions clearly.

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When you need someone to lend you a pen.

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When you want someone to move out of your way.

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When you want to greet a friend.

Question 42

Which phrase is the most polite way to ask for help?

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Can you help me?

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Help!

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I need help now!

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Hey, you! Lend me a hand.

Question 43

Which of these is NOT a good reason to ask for help?

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When you want to show off.

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When you don't understand something.

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When you need something.

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When you're feeling overwhelmed.

Question 44

Is it okay to interrupt someone speaking to ask for help?

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No

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Yes

Question 45

Before asking for help with a task, what should you do first?

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Try to solve it yourself first.

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Ask your friends for help right away.

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Give up and don't do it.

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Pretend you know how to do it.

Question 46

When you don't understand something, which of these is a good way to ask for clarification?

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Can you explain that again, please?

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I don't get it.

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This is too hard.

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Skip this part.

Question 47

If you need help with a specific part of a task, what should you do?

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Ask for help with the specific part you need help with.

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Ask for help with the whole task.

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Focus on solving the part you understand.

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Give up on the task.

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of asking for help when needed?

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It shows independence.

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It helps you learn better.

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It saves time.

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It reduces stress.

Question 49

True or False: It is okay to ask for help even if you think you should be able to do something yourself.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 50

What should you do if someone offers you help but you don't need it?

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Politely decline and thank them.

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Accept their help even though you don't need it.

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Ignore their offer.

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Tell them you can do it yourself.

Question 51

Which of the following is a good strategy for asking for help in a group setting?

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Raise your hand and wait to be called on.

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Interrupt the speaker and ask your question.

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Whisper your question to a friend.

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Don't ask for help at all.

Question 52

Which of these phrases is the most polite way to ask for assistance in English?

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Can you help me, please?

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Do this for me!

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Help me now!

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I need help urgently!

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT a suitable strategy for asking for help?

Accepted Answer

Wait until the last moment to ask for help.

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Clearly explain what you need assistance with.

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Be polite and respectful.

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Ask a classmate who you know can assist you.

Question 54

You need to borrow a pencil from your classmate. Which of the following is the most appropriate way to ask?

Accepted Answer

Can I borrow your pencil, please?

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Give me your pencil.

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I need your pencil.

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Pencil!

Question 55

Which phrase should you use to ask for assistance with how to say a word correctly?

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How do you pronounce this word?

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What's the meaning of this?

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Can you help me with this sentence?

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I don't understand this concept.

Question 56

You didn't hear something the teacher said. What should you say to politely ask them to repeat it?

Accepted Answer

Can you say that again, please?

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I didn't hear you.

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What did you just say?

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I wasn't paying attention.

Question 57

Which response is most suitable when someone asks you for assistance?

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Yes, I can help you.

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No, I won't assist you.

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I'm too busy to help you.

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I can't help you with that.

Question 58

You need a tissue because you have a runny nose. How should you politely ask your classmate for one?

Accepted Answer

Can I have a tissue, please?

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Give me a tissue.

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I need a tissue right now.

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I'm sick, give me a tissue.

Question 59

You need to ask your teacher for permission to use the restroom. Which of the following is the most polite way to ask?

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Can I please go to the restroom?

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I need to go to the restroom.

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Restroom!

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I'm going to the restroom.