Primary 1 English Studies Flashcards: Listening and Speaking: Making Polite Requests

Question 1

A kind way of asking for something is called a polite ____.

Accepted Answer

request

Question 2

The magic words for polite requests are 'please', 'thank you', 'excuse me' and ____.

Accepted Answer

sorry

Question 3

The magic word we use when asking for something kindly is '____'.

Accepted Answer

please

Question 4

Complete politely: '____, may I have some water?'

Accepted Answer

Please

Question 5

Complete politely: '____, can I go to the toilet?'

Accepted Answer

Please

Question 6

We say '____' after someone has helped us.

Accepted Answer

thank you

Question 7

Complete: '____ for sharing your toy.'

Accepted Answer

Thank you

Question 8

Saying 'thank you' makes the person who helped feel ____.

Accepted Answer

appreciated

Question 9

'Excuse me' is used to get someone's attention or to ____.

Accepted Answer

pass by politely

Question 10

You want to pass in front of someone. You say '____, please let me pass.'

Accepted Answer

Excuse me

Question 11

You want to ask the teacher a question in a polite way. You begin with '____, may I ask a question?'

Accepted Answer

Excuse me

Question 12

We say 'sorry' when we have made a ____.

Accepted Answer

mistake

Question 13

You accidentally step on a friend's foot. You say '____.'

Accepted Answer

Sorry

Question 14

Complete politely: 'Please, may I ____ your pencil?'

Accepted Answer

borrow

Question 15

A friend gives you a biscuit. The polite thing to say is '____.'

Accepted Answer

Thank you

Question 16

When making a request, we should use a gentle and ____ tone.

Accepted Answer

respectful

Question 17

Using polite words shows that we care about other people's ____.

Accepted Answer

feelings

Question 18

Complete: 'Excuse me, I think you ____ something.'

Accepted Answer

dropped

Question 19

Polite people use magic words in everyday situations at home and ____.

Accepted Answer

school

Question 20

When people are asked politely, they are more likely to ____.

Accepted Answer

help

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