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<< >> 1. Bob: Pass me your book     Jim: When I've finished with it. Q. Is Jim's answer correct? Yes     No     Analysis Yes.   'Pass me your book' is an informal request. However, Bob will not agree with the request until he has finished reading. However if the request came from a teacher (for example), then this answer would not be polite. 2. Bob's mother: Could you close the door please. It's getting cold in here.     Bob: You do it Q. Is Bob's answer correct? Yes     No     Analysis No   Bob's mother made a polite request, and Bob's answer was too short and rude. If he could not close the door he should apologize and say why he can't do it. 3. Policeman: Can I see your driving licence sir?     Jim: No Q. Is Jim's answer correct? Yes     No     Analysis No   The policeman is giving Jim a direct instruction which he has to follow, even though it sounds like a polite request. If Jim does not do as the policeman says, he will get into trouble. 4. Susan: Jane, can you pass me the salt?     Jane: Here you are (Jane passes the salt to Susan) Q. Did Jane do the right thing? Yes     No     Analysis Yes  Susan asked for the salt and Jane answered her polite request by passing the salt, and saying 'Here you are' which means 'I am giving something to you'. 5. Susan: Could you lend me your car, please?     Jane: No sorry, you are not insured Q. Is Jane's answer correct?. Yes     No     Analysis Yes   Susan is not insured to drive Jane's car. Jane is correct to refuse Susan's polite request, but she apologises because she has to say 'No'. The End Next