Objectives & Sequence: This lesson is intended to be used as a review of Grammar - Can, Could, & May.

Part One

Work with a partner. Together, try to guess the missing words. Listen to check your answers:

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Peter: Peter, could you do me a favor?

Jack: Sure, what is it Jack?

Peter: Could you open the window? It's so hot in here.

Jack: Of course.

A: Peter, ______ you ______ me a favour?

B: Sure, what is it, Jack?

A: ______ you ______ the window? It's so hot in here.

B: Of course.  

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Person 1: Should we take the bus?

Person 2: No, I think we should take a taxi. We don't have much time.

Person 1: Okay, let's go.

A: ______ we take the bus?

B: No, I ______ we should take a taxi. We don't have much time.

A: Okay. Let's go. 

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Person 1: Hi there, what can I get for you?

Person 2: Hi, could I have a small coffee please?

Person 1: Sure, would you like anything to eat?

Person 2: Hmm, okay, a banana please.

Person 1: Sure, $4.25 please.

A: Hi there. ______ can I get for you?

B: Hi. ______ I have a small coffee, please?

A: Sure. Would you like anything to ______?

B: Hmmm. Okay, a banana, please.

A: Sure. $4.25, please.  

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Person 1: Hi there. Could I make an appointment to see Dr. Wilson, please?

Person 2: Dr. Wilson? Sure. Is Wednesday okay for you?

Person 1: No, I can't come on Wednesday. I'm going to be pretty busy. May I come on Thursday?

Person 2: Sure. Is 1 o'clock okay?

Person 1: Yes, thank you.

A: Hi there. ______ I make an ______ to see Dr. Wilson, please?

B: Dr. Wilson? Sure. Is Wednesday okay for you?

A: No, I ______ come on Wednesday. I'm going to be pretty busy. May I ______ on Thursday?

B: Sure. Is one o'clock okay?

A: Yes, thank you.

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Person 1: Michelle, can you speak Chinese?

Person 2: No, I can't, but I want to learn. Can you?

Person 1: Not really. I studied it at school last year. It was pretty difficult.

A: Michelle, ______ you speak Chinese?

B: No, I can't, but I want to learn. Can you?

A: Not really. I ______ it at school last year. It was pretty difficult.

Part Two

With your partner, practice the conversations. Try to memorize the words.

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