Ask me if all of my friends live in Lima.

Do all of your friends live in Lima?

Ask me if most of my friends have children.

Do most of your friends have children?

Ask me if a couple of my teachers lived in the USA in the past.

Did a couple of your teachers live in the USA in the past?

Ask me if I’m interested in trends in music or fashion.

Are you interested in trends in music and fashion?

I want to buy a new cell phone. Ask me what I should do.

What should you do to buy a cell phone?

Ask me if I’d like to have a makeover.

Would you like to have a makeover?

 I don’t have a maid, and nobody can take care of my kids. Make a suggestion.

You could put your children in a day care.

Your son smokes a lot. Give him some strong advice.

You’d better stop smoking.

I’m going to a formal party. Give me some advice about the clothes. (Not strong

advice.)

You shouldn’t wear informal clothes.

I want to buy some stylish clothes. Give me some suggestions (between choices).

You could go to Saga or Ripley.

You’re shopping. Get the clerk’s attention.

Excuse me. Do you work here?

You’re in a store. You want to ask the clerk a question.

Sorry to bother you, but I have a question.

I’m crossing the street. The cars are going very fast. Warn me about it.

Be careful!

You’re in a store. Ask the clerk for the price of a sweater.

Excuse me. How much is this sweater?

It’s cold. The door is open. Make an informal request.

Can you close the door, please?

You want me to drive you home. Ask me in an informal way.

Can you drive me home?

I’m going grocery shopping. Ask me politely to buy you some milk.

Will you please pick up some milk?

You’re buying a gift. You want somebody to wrap it. Ask a clerk politely to do it.

Could you wrap this gift for me, please?

The telephone is ringing. Ask me politely to answer it.

Could you answer the telephone, please?

 I need directions to go to the nearest grocery store. Give me some directions to get

there.

Go straight for two blocks.