Asking for Items from Someone

You can use these expressions to ask for items from

someone.

• Can I have ...?

• Can you give me ...?

• May I have ...?

You can use these expressions to give items to

someone.

• Here you are.

• This is for you.

• I’d like to give you ....

• Please accept ....

You can use these expressions to reject items from

someone.

• No, thank you.

• Not for me, thanks.

• Not this time, thanks.

You can use these expressions to ask for opinions.

• What do you think ...?

• What’s your opinion ...?

• How do you feel about?

You can use these expressions to give opinions.

• I think ....

• I must say ....

• From my point of view ....

Example:

Ika  and all his classmates are going to Dufan. Ika is chatting

with his best friend, Keken.

Ika       : It’s very exciting today.

Keken  : Yes, it is. I’m having so much fun.

Ika       : Which is the most exciting game for you here?

Keken  : Well, I must say that roller coaster is the most exciting game.

Ika       : Yes, I agree. The roller coaster gave me an unforgettable experience. I think I want to ride it again.

Keken  : Yes, me too. By the way, are you chewing gum? Can I have some?

Ika       : Yes, of course. Here you are.

Keken  : Thanks.

Ika       : Do you want the new banana 􀃁 avour? It tastes good.

Keken  : Not for me, thanks. I don’t like bananas.

Taken from: English in Focus Grade VIII