Ask Questions Politely in English.

Should you say “Can I”, “Could I”, or “May I”? Learn exactly when to use each expression to ask questions politely in English. Be confident and correct when you ask permission or make a request in different situations: informal, semi-formal, or formal.

Using in a Sentence

Can you clear the table, please?
Could you send me the reports, please?
May I help you?
Can/Could/May I have some orange juice?
I can't decide at the moment, may I have a few days to think about it?
May I have borrow your pen, please?
You'd better take a coat, it may get cold later.
I can't find my gloves. Do you think you may have dropped them in the street?
You can spend it with a free conscience.
I can take care of myself.
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