F. Asking somebody to pass something at the table Mrs. Brown : Mrs. White, could you pass me the salt, please? Mrs. White : Certainly. Mrs. Brown : Thank you. Mrs. White : And the pepper? Mrs. Brown : No, thanks.
G. Accepting an invitation ( ประโยคเชื้อ เชิญ ) Bob : How about dinner, this evening? Jane : I’d love to. Bob : Where can we meet? Jane : How about the World Trade Centre? Bob : OK. What time? Jane : Is six o’clock OK? Bob : Yes, that’s fine. See you. Jane : See you.
H. Refusing an invitation ( ประโยคคำเชิญ ) Linda : Would you like to come to a concert? Rose : I’d like to. When is it? Linda : On Sunday evening. Rose : What a pity! I’m busy on Sunday. Linda : What are you doing on Sunday? Rose : I have to visit my uncle at the hospital. Linda : Really! Another time perhaps? Rose : Yes. Thanks anyway.
I. Looking for something ( ประโยคกำลังหา สิ่งของบางอย่าง ) James : What are you looking for? George : My grammar book. James : Where have you looked? George : I’ve looked everywhere in this room, but I can’t find it anywhere. James : Maybe someone has taken it away.
J. Booking some seats ( ประโยคจองสิ่งของ ) Man : I’d like some seats for Saturday night show. Are there any left? Clerk : Sorry. The show has sold out. There are no seats left.
K. Asking opinion ( ประโยคถามความคิดเห็น ) Harry : Have you ever eaten at the Grand Restaurant? Joe : Yes, I have. Harry : When did you eat there? Joe : Three months ago. Harry : What was the restaurant like? Joe : It was excellent, The food was delicious, and the service was very good.
L. Inquiring ( ประโยคสอบถาม ) David : What’s the matter? Why has the but stopped? Peter : There’s been an accident. David : Has there? Peter : Yes, there has.
M. Borrowing money Mary : Can you lend me £10 ? Rose : Sorry, I can’t. I’ve only two pounds in my purse. Mary : I need some money now. Rose : Why don’t you ask Linda? Mary : Yes, it’s good idea.