Answer — Exercise Practice 1

1. A: Could I use your pen? B: Yes, of course.
2. A: Could you pass me my coat, please? B: Sure, here you are.
3. A: Could you possibly* lend me €10 till tomorrow? B: I'm afraid I haven't got any money.
4. A: Could you bring me another coffee? B: Certainly.
5. A: Can you lend me your phone? B: Sorry, but the battery is flat.
6. A: If you're going into town, would you mind giving me a lift? B: Of course not.
7. A: Could you tell me the way to the bus station? B: I'm sorry, but I don't know this area.
8. A: Can you pick up my suit from the dry cleaner's? B: I'm afraid I won't be able to. I'll have too much to carry.

*Asking for money is potentially embarrassing even between friends, so this very polite language is appropriate.