Requests and Requests and SuggestionsSuggestions

Using Modal verbs:Using Modal verbs:

Can – Could - MayCan – Could - May

Read the followingRead the followingconversationconversation

Pharmacist: Hi. Can I help you?

Mrs. Webb: Yes, Please. Could I have

something for a cough?

I think I’m getting a cold.

Pharmacist: Well, I suggest a box of

these cough drops. And you should get

a bottle of vitamin C, too.

Mrs. Webb: Thank you. And what do

you have for dry skin?

Pharmacist: Try some of this new lotion. It’s very good.

Mrs. Webb: OK. Thanks a lot.

Answer theAnswer thefollowing questionsfollowing questions

• Explain briefly what do you remember about modal verbs. What do we use them for?

• In this dialogue, what are we using modal verbs for?

• What health problems do you recognize in the dialogue? Name them.

Can – Could - MayCan – Could - Mayfor requests; suggestionsfor requests; suggestions

• Can/May I help you? Can I have a box of

cough drops? Could I have

something for a sore throat?

May I have a bottle of aspirin?

• What do you have/suggest for dry skin?

Try some of this lotion.

I suggest some ointment.

You should get some skin cream.

• If you have any questions raise your hand!!!If you have any questions raise your hand!!!

• What would you think if someone asks you something like this?:

- “Give me…”

- “I want …”

• We use modals because they are more polite than asking directly for something.

Exercise (Individual Work)Exercise (Individual Work)

• Create a dialogue which Create a dialogue which includes requests and includes requests and suggestions (use what we suggestions (use what we studied in class).studied in class).

Give suggestions for these Give suggestions for these problems.problems.

Use the words from the box.Use the words from the box.

1. I have a very sore throat.

2. I think I’m getting a cold.

3. I have a backache. And don’t tell me to go to bed!

4. I have a terrible stomachache.

I suggest… You should… Try…I suggest… You should… Try…

Don’t forget to Don’t forget to MAILMAIL your answer!!!your answer!!!