Modal Auxiliaries

This is conversation on telephone. Conversation use Modal Auxiliaries such as may I, could I, or can I.

1. A: Hello?
    B: Hello, Is Dick There?
    A: Yes, He is.
    B: Can I talk to him?
    A: Just a minute. I'll get him.

2. A: Hello. Dean Black's office.
    B: Could I please speak to Dean Black?
    A: May I ask who is calling?
    B: Susan Abbott
    A: Just a moment, Ms, Abbott. I'll connect you.

3.A: Hello?

   B: Hi. This is Bob. Could I please talk to Steve?

   A: Sure. Hang on

4. A: Good afternoon. Dr. Anderson’s office, May I help you?

    B: Yes. I’d like to make an appointment with Dr. Anderson.

    A: Fine. Is Friday morning at ten all right?

    B: Yes. Thank you.

    A: Your name?

5. A: Hello?

    B: Hello. Can I speak to Emily?

    A: She’s not here right now. May I take a message?

    B: No Thanks. I’ll call later.

6. A: Hello?

    B: Hello. Could I talk to Mary?

    A: She’s not here right now.

    B: Oh. May I leava a message?

    A: Certainly. Just a minute. I have to get a pen.

Modal Auxiliaries part 2#

This is example for modal Auxiliaries such as May, Could and Can.

STUDENT A: May I please see your dictionary for a minute?
STUDENT B: Of course. Take it
STUDENT A: Thanks.

ANISA: Could I please use your pen for a minute?
MARIO: I'm sorry, But, I can't.
ANISA: Okay, Thanks

GUIDI: Can I please borrow your calculator?
CHIKA: Yes, Of course.
GUIDI: Thank you

Mr. X: May I please see your camera for a minute?
Ms. Y: Sure
Mr. X: Thanks

STUDENT A: Could I please see it ?
STUDENT B: I'm sorry. But, I'm using it.
STUDENT A: Okay, Thanks

STUDENT A: May I please use it?
STUDENT B: Yes, certainly
STUDENT B: Thank you.