Expressions in commands and requests

1.      Expressions in commands and requests :

Ø  Would you pass the salt, please?

Ø  Would you mind opening the window, please?

Ø  Could I see you for a minute?

Ø  I wonder if I could speak to Miss Dita Leny Rafia.

Ø  I’d like a kiloof apple, please?

Ø  Will you close it, please?

2.      Verb form used in commands and requests :

a.       Positive commands and requests

Ø  Go away !

Ø  Keep quiet, would you, please !

b.      Negative commands and requests

Ø  Don’t leave me alone, please !

Ø  Don’t come here again !

3.      Responses for commands and requests are :

a.        Positive Responses :

Ø  Yes, of course.

Ø  Certainly.

Ø  All right.

Ø  OK.

b.      Negative Responses :

Ø  I’m sorry, I can’t.

Ø  Sorry, I can’t.

Ø  I’m sorry, but I have to…..