You can use these expressions to ask for items from
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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
