Question

B. Use the polite phrases in the box to ask permission for items.

Would you mind if I...? Would it be alright if I...? Is it OK if I...? I wonder if it might be possible to... Is it alright if I...? DO you mind if I...? May I...? I wonder if I could... 1. Ask if you can borrow something. _______________________________ 2. Ask if you can leave your bag here. _______________________________​
3. Ask if you can have another worksheet.
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4. Ask someone if they can open the window.
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5. Ask someone if they can turn the music down. _______________________________________________________
6. Ask someone if they can lend your friend some money. __________________________________________________​

Answer 1

I listed multiple questions for the problems, and all of them seem polite to me.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Do you mind if I borrow this?

May I please borrow this?

Is it alright if I borrow this?

2. Is it alright if I leave my bag here?

Do you mind if I leave my bag here?

3. Would it be possible to give me another worksheet?

May I please have another worksheet?

4. Would it be alright to open the window?

Would it be possible to open the window?

5. Would it be possible for you to turn the music down?

I was wondering if it might be alright to turn the music down?

6. I was wondering if it might be possible for you to lend my friend money?

Would it be alright for you to lend my friend money?

Answer 2

1. Would it be alright if I borrow your pencil to take our math test today? I seem to have left mine at home, but I promise to give it back after the test.
2. Do you mind if I leave my bag here for a few minutes? It hurts to carry it, and I’m starting to need a break.
3. May I have another worksheet? I misplaced my original copy somewhere in my backpack.
4. I wonder if it might be possible to open a window? I am starting to get hot with them closed.
5. Is it OK if you or I turn the music down? I’m starting to get a headache from the loud noise.
6. I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind lending a few dollars to my friend tonight? She promises to pay you back as soon as she gets paid on Friday.

*you obviously don’t have to include the second sentences for each of these but i added them just in case you need more detail :)