Ask Questions Using Would You, Could You, Will You and Can You

Ask questions using would you, could you, will you and can you

1. Would you…?
2. Could you…?
3. Will you…?
4. Can you…?

We can use modal verbs to show ability, ask for permission, and request assistance. Many modal verbs have more than one meaning.

We can use ‘Would you’ and ‘Could you’ + the simple verb to ask questions politely.

1. Would you please tell me about your favorite activity to relax after a long day?
2. Would you please share a recipe that you enjoy preparing for a quick and delicious meal?

Examples questions with would you

1. Would you please pass me the salt?
2. Would you please remind me to call John later?

Questions with could you please

1. Could you please help me with carrying these bags?
2. Could you please send me the document again?

Questions with could you

1. Could you pass me the remote control?
2. Could you pick up some groceries on your way home?

To ask a question in a more casual way, use ‘Will you’ and ‘Can you’ + the simple verb + …?

Questions with will you?

1. Will you please join us for dinner tonight?
2. Will you help me with the presentation tomorrow?

Questions with can you?

1. Can you pick up some milk on your way home?
2. Can you check if the windows are closed before leaving?

Possible positive answers to the questions above:

Yes. Yes certainly.
Certainly. Yes, of course.
Of course. I’d be happy to.
I’d be glad to.
My pleasure.

Informally, we can say:

Sure.
Okay.

To answer negatively, we say:

No.
Sorry.
Sorry, I can’t.  I’m busy right now.

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