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How to ask for help in English?
 

1. Match each question with the appropriate response

1. Can you help me move this table? a. Let me see if I can help you with that. What part is giving you trouble?
2. I’m having trouble with this math problem. Could you explain it to me? b. I’d be happy to help you master it. Let’s start with the basics.
3. I can’t find my way around this town. Do you know where the nearest hotel is? c. Sure! Let’s see if I can fix it.
4. My computer isn’t working properly. Can you take a look at it? d. Of course! Do you have all the necessary tools?
5. I’m feeling overwhelmed with my workload. Can we discuss ways to manage it better? e. Definitely! Let's sit down and try to come up with a plan.
6. I’m not sure how to use this new software. Could you give me a quick tutorial? f. Sure, you just need to walk two blocks down the street and turn left. You’ll see it on the corner.
7. I can’t decide what to order for lunch. What do you recommend? g. You could try the salad and sandwich combo.
8. My car has a flat tire, and I don’t know how to change it. Can you assist me? h. Absolutely! Where would you like to put it?

 

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2. Use the words below to complete the sentences

hand
Can
wonder
advice
help
take a look
mind
whelped

1. you help me carry these bags, please?

2. Would you helping me fill out this form?

3. I if you could help me – I’d like to book a flight to London but I don’t have a credit card.

4. Can you give me some on how to improve my pronunciation skills?

5. My dog three puppies yesterday. Can you help me choose names for them?

6. I can’t reach that shelf. Can you me the book on the top, please?

7. I’m trying to fix my bike, but I'm not sure what’s wrong. Can you at it?

8. These two pairs of shoes look beautiful. I can’t make up my mind about which one to buy. Can you me decide?

3. Choose the correct answer

1. Susan is swamped with work and needs additional assistance. She needs an extra pair of _____.

2. Mark is stuck with his puzzle. He needs a _____.

3. Sarah is in a difficult situation after losing her job. She’s in a _____.

4. Tom can’t reach the top shelf and needs someone to help him get the jar. He needs a _____.

5. Jane’s car broke down in the middle of nowhere, and she needed her friend to come and provide assistance. Her friend came to her _____.

6. We have too much work. We need a new assistant to _____the load.

7. Mike is lost in the new city and doesn’t know where to go. He needs help to find his _____.

8. Sam doesn’t understand the math problem and needs help figuring it out. He needs someone to help him _____it out.

9. I got lost during my hike yesterday but a park ranger found me. He was a true _____.

10. My car broke down on the highway; a stranger stopped to help me fix it. He was really _____.

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