English for the Canadian Workplace Course: Polite requests and asking for clarification

Quiz sa paksa na walang limitasyon sa oras: 16 tanong tungkol sa Polite requests and asking for clarification, may paliwanag pagkatapos ng bawat sagot. Binabago ang ayos ng mga tanong at sagot sa bawat pagkakataon.

  • Kurso
  • Canada
  • 99 tanong
  • Sinuri noong Oktubre 13, 2026
  • Na-fact-check noong Oktubre 13, 2026
Magsimula sa mga aralinEnglish for the Canadian Workplace Course: Lessons: mga 240 minutong pagbasa. Saklaw ng mga aralin ang bawat tanong sa pagsusulit.

Quiz sa paksa 3: Polite requests and asking for clarification

  1. Tanong 1 ng 16

    Which request is the most polite?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Could you pass me the tape, please?

    "Could you ..., please?" is a soft, polite request. Direct commands can sound rude to coworkers.

  2. Tanong 2 ng 16

    Your coworker asks, "Would you mind helping me with these boxes?" You are happy to help. What do you say?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Not at all. Where do they go?

    "Would you mind ...?" asks if it is a problem for you. "Not at all" means it is no problem and you will help.

  3. Tanong 3 ng 16

    Complete the request: "Would you mind ___ the door?"
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. closing

    After "Would you mind", use the -ing form of the verb: "Would you mind closing the door?"

  4. Tanong 4 ng 16

    You did not hear a number your supervisor said. What is the best thing to say?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Sorry, could you repeat the number?

    Ask politely for the part you missed. Job Bank advises asking for more explanation when you do not understand.

  5. Tanong 5 ng 16

    Your supervisor writes, "I need the report by EOD." What does EOD mean?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. End of day

    EOD means end of day, usually the end of the workday. If you are not sure what time that is, ask.

  6. Tanong 6 ng 16

    Which sentence asks for permission politely?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Would it be okay if I took my break now?

    "Would it be okay if I ...?" and "Is it all right if I ...?" are polite ways to ask permission.

  7. Tanong 7 ng 16

    Listen. What does Mateo do to avoid a mistake?
    Makinig, saka sumagot. Lalabas ang transcript pagkatapos mong sumagot.
    Walang tunog? Basahin ang teksto

    Supervisor: Mateo, can you move the blue bins to bay four before the truck comes at two?
    Mateo: Sure. Just to confirm, the blue bins go to bay four, and the truck comes at two o'clock?
    Supervisor: That's right. Thanks!

    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. He repeats the key details to check them

    Mateo says "Just to confirm" and repeats the place and time. Repeating key details back is the best way to avoid mistakes.

    Transcript

    Supervisor: Mateo, can you move the blue bins to bay four before the truck comes at two?
    Mateo: Sure. Just to confirm, the blue bins go to bay four, and the truck comes at two o'clock?
    Supervisor: That's right. Thanks!

  8. Tanong 8 ng 16

    Listen. Where should the blue bins go?
    Makinig, saka sumagot. Lalabas ang transcript pagkatapos mong sumagot.
    Walang tunog? Basahin ang teksto

    Supervisor: Mateo, can you move the blue bins to bay four before the truck comes at two?
    Mateo: Sure. Just to confirm, the blue bins go to bay four, and the truck comes at two o'clock?
    Supervisor: That's right. Thanks!

    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Bay four

    The supervisor says bay four. "Two" is the time the truck comes, not the bay.

    Transcript

    Supervisor: Mateo, can you move the blue bins to bay four before the truck comes at two?
    Mateo: Sure. Just to confirm, the blue bins go to bay four, and the truck comes at two o'clock?
    Supervisor: That's right. Thanks!

  9. Tanong 9 ng 16

    Your supervisor explains a task, but you do not understand the word "restock". What should you ask?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Sorry, what do you mean by "restock"?

    Ask about the exact word you did not understand. "What do you mean by ...?" is clear and polite.

  10. Tanong 10 ng 16

    Your manager asks you to stay late tonight, but you must pick up your child. Which answer is polite and clear?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. I'm sorry, I can't tonight, but I could stay tomorrow.

    A polite "no" says sorry, gives a clear answer and, if possible, offers another option.

  11. Tanong 11 ng 16

    Why is it a problem to just nod and say "yes" when you do not understand an instruction?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Your supervisor will think you understood

    If you say "yes", your supervisor expects the job done correctly. Ask questions instead, especially about safety.

  12. Tanong 12 ng 16

    Listen. What does Dev offer to do?
    Makinig, saka sumagot. Lalabas ang transcript pagkatapos mong sumagot.
    Walang tunog? Basahin ang teksto

    Grace: Oh no, the printer jammed again, and the meeting starts in five minutes.
    Dev: Would you like me to print it on the second floor?
    Grace: That would be great. Could you make ten copies?
    Dev: Sure. I'll bring them right to the meeting room.

    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Print the document on another floor

    Dev asks, "Would you like me to print it on the second floor?" "Would you like me to ...?" is a polite offer.

    Transcript

    Grace: Oh no, the printer jammed again, and the meeting starts in five minutes.
    Dev: Would you like me to print it on the second floor?
    Grace: That would be great. Could you make ten copies?
    Dev: Sure. I'll bring them right to the meeting room.

  13. Tanong 13 ng 16

    Listen. How many copies does Grace ask for?
    Makinig, saka sumagot. Lalabas ang transcript pagkatapos mong sumagot.
    Walang tunog? Basahin ang teksto

    Grace: Oh no, the printer jammed again, and the meeting starts in five minutes.
    Dev: Would you like me to print it on the second floor?
    Grace: That would be great. Could you make ten copies?
    Dev: Sure. I'll bring them right to the meeting room.

    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Ten

    Grace asks for ten copies. "Five" is the minutes until the meeting, and "second" is the floor.

    Transcript

    Grace: Oh no, the printer jammed again, and the meeting starts in five minutes.
    Dev: Would you like me to print it on the second floor?
    Grace: That would be great. Could you make ten copies?
    Dev: Sure. I'll bring them right to the meeting room.

  14. Tanong 14 ng 16

    Which sentence checks your understanding without sounding rude?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. So, if I understand correctly, I start with yesterday's orders?

    "If I understand correctly ..." lets you repeat the task back and check it politely.

  15. Tanong 15 ng 16

    Read the message. What does Lucy offer Ahmed?

    Hi Ahmed, could you cover my shift on Saturday? I have a family event. I'd be happy to take your Wednesday shift in return. No worries if you can't. Just let me know by Thursday so I can ask someone else. Thanks! Lucy

    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. To work his Wednesday shift

    Lucy writes that she would be happy to take Ahmed's Wednesday shift in return. Offering something back makes a request easier to accept.

  16. Tanong 16 ng 16

    Read the message. By when does Lucy need an answer?

    Hi Ahmed, could you cover my shift on Saturday? I have a family event. I'd be happy to take your Wednesday shift in return. No worries if you can't. Just let me know by Thursday so I can ask someone else. Thanks! Lucy

    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Thursday

    Lucy asks Ahmed to let her know by Thursday so she has time to ask someone else.

Mga kaugnay na pagsusulit