4. Asking for Help is an
expression that aims to
ask for help
To ask someone to do/give
something either physical or
abstract
5. GOALS
Students are able to identify
and use expression of asking
for help in short dialogue
Students are able to ask for
help and able to respond it by
accepting or declining the
expression
7. Dialogue 1
Ricky : Arul, can you help me?
Arul : Yes, what can I do for you?
Ricky : I am going to the party tonight, would you mind
taking care of my cats?
Arul : Petty and Kitty? yes of course, let me handle
them bro. I love them so much.
Ricky: Thank you so much bro.
Arul : Come on, that's a friend for.
8. Dialogue 2
Roma : Morning Yud, how are you up to?
Yudi : Hi, Roma, I am good thanks, what's up bro?
Roma : Are you busy tonight? I need your hand to help me
Yudi : I have little bit work to do but I can postpone it, you know
not really in rush.
Roma : I would like to have surprise party for my mom, would
you mind decorating the room?
Yudi : you are on the right place bro I would love to do that.
Roma : Thanks so much, bro, I know I can count on you, bro
9. There are a few modal verbs that
are really helpful when asking
for help.
-May
-Can
-Could
-Would
10. •May I ask for a help?
•May I borrow your dictionary?
•May I ask something from you?
•May I have your hand?
Using Modal“May”
in Asking for Help
11. •Can I borrow your English book?
•Can you do me a favor?
•Can you open the window?
•Can I use your pen?
•Can you pass me the magazine?
USING MODAL“CAN” IN ASKING FOR
HELP (“CAN YOU HELP ME?” WHICH
MEANS ARE YOU ABLE TO HELP?)
12. Using Modal“Could” in Asking for Help (could you help
me?” which means is it possible for you to help?)
• •Could you help me?
• •Could you lend me your money?
• •Could you tell the shortest route to smart school?
• •Could you help for a second?
• •Could you please give me a hand?
13. Using Modal “Would” in Asking for
Help (would you help me?” which
means are you willing to help?
• Would you come to my birthday party
tomorrow?
• Would you pass me the salt over there?
• Would you like to go with us?
• Would you mind washing the dishes?
14. Polite, more polite and very polite
Can - “can you help me?” which means are you able to help?
Could- “could you help me?” which means is it possible for you
to help?
Would- “would you help me?” which means are you willing to
help?
Would - you mind helping me? When using“ would you mind”
(The main verb is always in the-ing form)
15. Asking Help Formal
•Could you possibly help me?
•Could I possibly ask you to help me?
•Would you be willing to help me?
•Could you do me a favour, please?
•Could you help me for a second?
•Could you spare a moment?
•Would you mind helping me out?
16. •Can you help me, please?
•I can’t manage. Can you help?
•Give me a hand with this, will you?
•Lend me a hand with this, will you?
•Can you give me a hand with this?
•Can I ask a favour?
Asking Help Informal
17. • Ok
• Sure
• Certainly
• No problem
• My pleasure
• It’s not a big deal
• Absolutely
Accepting
(Asking for Help)
18. Declining/ Menolak
(Asking for Help)
• Absolutely not
• Sorry, I can’t
• Sorry, I’m busy
• I’m afraid I can’t do it
• I am sorry, I can’t help you now
• Sorry, I am busy right now
• I wish I could help you but I have to do
some important tasks.
19.
20. Yudi : Imron are you busy, .........?
Imron : Sure, where should I go to take it?
The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is ...
1.
A. Do you want to take me?
B. Do you want to help me?
C. Would you like some help?
D. I would love to, but I am strong
E. I need your hand to take my order
21. 2. Huldiana : Hi Rita, Where have you been?
Rita : Hi, Huldiana, I just bought few kilograms of fruits
Huldiana : You look so mess, ...........?
Rita : That would be lovely, Thanks anyway.
The suitable sentence to complete the dialogue is...
A. why me?
B. do you need a hand?
C. do you think you are strong?
D. I will help you
E. of course not, come on
22. 3.
Rahmat : Ichal. where are you?
Ichal : I am at home, what's the matter?
Rahmat : Oh.........................
Ichal : I'd like to help you, for what?
Which is the best answer to complete the conversation
A. let me help you
B. would you like some help?
C. I don't think I could help
D. could I possibly ask you to help me?
E. why me? look for others
23. 4. Anty : It's very cold here, .........?
Arnida : Sure, I will do it for you
Which is the best answer to complete the conversation?
A. would you mind to leave?
B. would you mind to turn off the fan?
C. would you like to open the door?
D. would you like me to turn on the fan?
E. may you leave me alone?
24. 5. Zia : It looks like you are busy today.
Irvan : Yeah, I have to finish this by noon,
Zia : Do you mind to take the tools for me?
Irvan : .....................
Zia : Thanks, dude
The best sentence to complete dioalogue is ...
A. sure, here you are.
B. who do you think you are.
C. why do you ask me for that?
D. you always do that
E. asking politely bro
25. 6. Tina : Hi, Asma, what are you doing there
Asma : Hi Tina, I am looking for my key, it looks like I
drop it here...............................?
Tina : sure, why not.
the best sentence to complete the dialoge is ...
A. you are really careless
B. do you need a hand?
C. do you mind helping me find it out?
D. do you take my key?
E. why are you standing there?
26. 8
.
Jamal : are you busy tonight?
Suparman : I have little work to finish, what's up
bro?
Jamal : ....................?
Suparman : Sure, why not? wait me there at 7.
The best sentence to complete the dialogue is ...
A. would you like to come?
B. I need your hand, will you?
C. would you like to invite me?
D. are you really busy?
E. why don't you come and bring me meal?
27. 9. Irvan: Arman, ................................?
Arman : Sure, what can I do for you?
Irvan : I try to turn on my motorbike, I don't know why? can
you do that?
Arman : Let me see, oh...the problem is the gasoline.
Irvan : Oh. my God, thanks I never think of that.
what is the best expression to complete the dialogue?
A. could you please give me a hand?
B. could you please give me a break
C. could you take the gasoline?
D. could you please take me home
E. could you please take my hand?
28. 10
.
Rahma : I am going to my inauguration party
tonight, would you like to come with me? no one
can drive me there.
Rahmat : I'd love to but I am afraid I can't, I have
an appointment with my dentist.
from the dialogue, we know that Rahmat ....
A. doesn't like it
B. do not like to talk
C. cannot help Rahma
D. will go with Rahma
E. Will pick Rahma up
a
29. conclusion
Asking for help is used to ask for help
from others by using modal verbs and
its used depends on the context and
situation
