Grammar: Can/Could/Will/Would, I'll/Let Me, Want/Tell/Ask + Object + Infinitive & Functions of Will
English Grade 8 (Super Goal 2) · Unit 14: Could You Do Me a Favor? · Lesson 14-2 · Term 2
Also known as: Can could will would · Object infinitive
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Lesson idea
Make requests with can/could/will/would; offer with I'll and Let me; get people to do things with want/tell/ask + object + infinitive; recognize the functions of will.
Key points
- Requests: Can/Could/Will/Would you help me? (could/would are more polite).
- Offers: I'll carry that for you. / Let me carry that for you.
- want + object + infinitive: I want him to take out the garbage. tell/ask + object + (not) to + verb: Ask Amina to bring some snacks. Tell her not to be late.
- Functions of will: request (Will you help me?), offer (I'll help you), promise (I'll be careful), threat (Stop that or I'll tell mother), refusal (She won't listen), deduction (I suppose it'll be formal), instant decision (I'll wear my blue dress), farewell (I'll see you tomorrow).
Vocabulary
Lesson questions (15)
- This bag is really heavy. → ____ you help me with this bag?
Answer: Could - There are a lot of plates in the sink. → Offer:
Answer: I'll wash them for you. - Your mother is trying to reach a can on the top shelf. → Offer:
Answer: Let me get it for you. - "What do you want Omar to do?" – "I want ____ to take out the garbage."
Answer: him - The mother wants her son ____ the garbage.
Answer: to take out - Ask Amina ____ some snacks.
Answer: to bring - Tell her ____ late.
Answer: not to be - Mr. Jenkins wants Andy ____ out the garbage.
Answer: to take - "I'll try harder next time." – Function:
Answer: promise - "Stop that or I'll tell the teacher." – Function:
Answer: threat - "I'll have a chicken burger." (deciding now in a restaurant) – Function:
Answer: instant decision - "I won't let you use my bike." – Function:
Answer: refusal - "He won't be home now." – Function:
Answer: deduction - "I'll talk to you later." – Function:
Answer: farewell - "I'll show you how to do it." – Function:
Answer: offer
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Questions about this lesson
What is the difference between Can you and Could you?
Both ask for help, but Could you is more polite than Can you. Example: Could you help me with this bag, please?
What does Let me mean?
We use Let me to offer help. Example: Let me carry your bag. We can also say I'll carry it.
What is the structure want/tell/ask + object + infinitive?
I want him to help. She told me to wait.
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