Requests and Suitable Replies

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Practice level

A2. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.

Question formats

Matching

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1. Question 1 · Matching

   Match each item to the correct choice.

   Match each beginning to its only suitable ending. At a hotel desk.

   Answer choices

   • Of course. I'll bring one to your room.
   • From seven until ten.
   • Yes, we'll keep it safely behind the desk.

   Items

   • Could I have another towel?
   • What time is breakfast?
   • Can I leave my suitcase here?
   Check answers and explanations

   1. Could I have another towel?

   Of course. I'll bring one to your room.

   2. What time is breakfast?

   From seven until ten.

   3. Can I leave my suitcase here?

   Yes, we'll keep it safely behind the desk.

   Each reply addresses the requested object, time or luggage storage.

2. Question 2 · Matching

   Match each item to the correct choice.

   Match each beginning to its only suitable ending. At a friend's front door.

   Answer choices

   • Yes, could you cut the vegetables?
   • On the kitchen table, please.
   • Yes, please leave them on the mat.

   Items

   • Shall I take my shoes off?
   • Where can I put this cake?
   • Would you like help with dinner?
   Check answers and explanations

   1. Shall I take my shoes off?

   Yes, please leave them on the mat.

   2. Where can I put this cake?

   On the kitchen table, please.

   3. Would you like help with dinner?

   Yes, could you cut the vegetables?

   The replies match permission, location and an offer of assistance.

3. Question 3 · Matching

   Match each item to the correct choice.

   Match each beginning to its only suitable ending. In a clothing shop.

   Answer choices

   • Yes, the changing room is over there.
   • Yes, here's the same jacket in blue.
   • Certainly. I'll print one now.

   Items

   • Can I try this jacket on?
   • Do you have it in blue?
   • Could I have a receipt?
   Check answers and explanations

   1. Can I try this jacket on?

   Yes, the changing room is over there.

   2. Do you have it in blue?

   Yes, here's the same jacket in blue.

   3. Could I have a receipt?

   Certainly. I'll print one now.

   Trying on, colour availability and proof of purchase require different replies.

4. Question 4 · Matching

   Match each item to the correct choice.

   Match each beginning to its only suitable ending. At a library counter.

   Answer choices

   • Yes, please log in with your library number.
   • Yes, you can keep it for another week.
   • On the reference shelf upstairs.

   Items

   • Could you renew this book?
   • Where are the dictionaries?
   • Can I use this computer?
   Check answers and explanations

   1. Could you renew this book?

   Yes, you can keep it for another week.

   2. Where are the dictionaries?

   On the reference shelf upstairs.

   3. Can I use this computer?

   Yes, please log in with your library number.

   The answers cover a loan extension, book location and computer access.

5. Question 5 · Matching

   Match each item to the correct choice.

   Match each beginning to its only suitable ending. Asking about a bus.

   Answer choices

   • Of course. I'll call out your stop.
   • Yes, the airport is its last stop.
   • Four pounds.

   Items

   • Does this bus go to the airport?
   • How much is a single ticket?
   • Could you tell me when to get off?
   Check answers and explanations

   1. Does this bus go to the airport?

   Yes, the airport is its last stop.

   2. How much is a single ticket?

   Four pounds.

   3. Could you tell me when to get off?

   Of course. I'll call out your stop.

   The responses identify route, price and help with leaving the bus.

6. Question 6 · Matching

   Match each item to the correct choice.

   Match each beginning to its only suitable ending. Making a restaurant booking.

   Answer choices

   • Certainly, there are tables on the terrace.
   • Yes. What time would you like?
   • Yes, the green page lists dishes without meat.

   Items

   • Could we book a table for Friday?
   • Is there a vegetarian menu?
   • Can we sit outside?
   Check answers and explanations

   1. Could we book a table for Friday?

   Yes. What time would you like?

   2. Is there a vegetarian menu?

   Yes, the green page lists dishes without meat.

   3. Can we sit outside?

   Certainly, there are tables on the terrace.

   Booking, dietary options and seating location have separate answers.

7. Question 7 · Matching

   Match each item to the correct choice.

   Match each beginning to its only suitable ending. At a course office.

   Answer choices

   • Just a notebook and a pen.
   • Yes, that payment date is fine.
   • It lasts eight weeks.

   Items

   • How long is the course?
   • Could I pay next Friday?
   • What should I bring to class?
   Check answers and explanations

   1. How long is the course?

   It lasts eight weeks.

   2. Could I pay next Friday?

   Yes, that payment date is fine.

   3. What should I bring to class?

   Just a notebook and a pen.

   Duration, payment timing and required materials need different replies.

What to review next

Explain why each answer fits the meaning and structure. Record useful phrases and write a new example using each pattern you found difficult.

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