Asking For Help

• Could you . . . . (for me) ?
• Would you please . . . ?
• Would you mind V+ing . . . .?
• Could you possibly . . . ?
• Okay, no problem.
• Sure, I’d be glad to.
• Sorry, I’m (kind of) busy now.
• (If you’re not busy) I could use your help.

• I’m sorry. I don’t have time right now.
• Do you have a minute?
• Can you spare a few minutes?
• Could you do me a favor?
• Could I ask you a favor?
• Can I ask you to . . . ?
• I need some help (if you have time).

For Conversation practice:

Speaking Situations: Asking for Favors

See also:

Grammar: Basic Modals

Grammar: Common Modal Usage

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