Basic English in 30 Days: Can you help me?

1. Question 1 sur 10

   What does "No problem" mean?

   • AI can't help you.
   • BIt's OK. I'm happy to help.
   • CPlease ask me again.
   • DThere is a big problem here.
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. It's OK. I'm happy to help.

   People say "No problem" when they are happy to help or to say "it's OK."

2. Question 2 sur 10

   Choose the correct word: She ___ speak three languages.

   • Acans
   • Bcan
   • Cis can
   • Dcan to
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. can

   Can never takes -s, and there is no to after it: she can speak.

3. Question 3 sur 10

   Choose the correct word: I ___ swim. I never learned.

   • Acan't
   • Bdon't can
   • Ccannot to
   • Dnot can
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. can't

   The negative of can is can't (cannot): I can't swim.

4. Question 4 sur 10

   Which request is the most polite?

   • ACan help me with this box?
   • BHey you, help me with this heavy box now.
   • CHelp me with this box.
   • DCould you help me with this box, please?
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Could you help me with this box, please?

   Could you…, please? is a very polite request.

5. Question 5 sur 10

   Choose the right reply. A: "Can I use your pen?" B: "___"

   • AYes, I can use it now.
   • BSure, here you are.
   • CYes, you can't.
   • DNo, thank you.
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Sure, here you are.

   Say "Sure" or "Of course" to say yes, and "Here you are" when you give something.

6. Question 6 sur 10

   Which sentence is an offer?

   • ACould you carry that?
   • BI can't carry that.
   • CCan I help you carry that?
   • DCan you help me carry that?
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Can I help you carry that?

   Can I help you…? offers help. Can you help me…? asks for help.

7. Question 7 sur 10

   Listen. Can the man help the woman?

   ÉcouterÉcoutez, puis répondez. La transcription s’affiche après votre réponse.

   Pas de son ? Lisez le texte

   Woman: Excuse me, could you tell me where the library is?
   Man: Sorry, I can't. I'm not from here.

   • AYes, he takes her there.
   • BNo, he is too busy today.
   • CYes, he gives her a map.
   • DNo, he is not from here.
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. No, he is not from here.

   The man says, "Sorry, I can't. I'm not from here."

   Transcription

   Woman: Excuse me, could you tell me where the library is?
   Man: Sorry, I can't. I'm not from here.

8. Question 8 sur 10

   Listen. What does Ken ask to see?

   ÉcouterÉcoutez, puis répondez. La transcription s’affiche après votre réponse.

   Pas de son ? Lisez le texte

   Clerk: Can I help you?
   Ken: Yes, please. Can you show me the black shoes in size ten?

   • ABlack shoes, size 2
   • BBrown shoes, size 10
   • CBlack shoes, size 10
   • DBlack boots, size 10
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Black shoes, size 10

   Ken says, "Can you show me the black shoes in size ten?"

   Transcription

   Clerk: Can I help you?
   Ken: Yes, please. Can you show me the black shoes in size ten?

9. Question 9 sur 10

   Read the notice. When can the building manager help?

   NOTICE: The elevator is not working today. If you need help with bags or groceries, please call the building manager at 780-555-0167. We can help between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

   • AFrom 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
   • BOnly in the morning
   • CAll day and all night
   • DAfter 5 p.m.
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

   The notice says, "We can help between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m."

10. Question 10 sur 10

    Your friend asks, "Could you help me on Saturday?" You are busy. What do you say?

    • ANo problem, I can't.
    • BYes, I can't.
    • CHere you are.
    • DSorry, I can't.
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Sorry, I can't.

    "Sorry, I can't." is a polite way to say no. "Here you are" is for when you give something to someone.

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