Free practice on Polite Language for Class 6, following the Cameroon primary school curriculum (English subsystem). Every answer is explained, so a parent who is not sure of the answer can still help.
Use 'Please…', 'Kindly…', 'Would you mind…?' and 'Could you please…?' They soften a request and show respect. 'Please pass me the salt.' 'Kindly close the door.'
| Rude | Polite |
|---|---|
| Give me the phone. | Kindly hand me the phone. |
| Move. | Would you mind moving a little? |
| Explain. | Could you please explain? |
| Silence! | Please, could we have some quiet? |
After receiving something: 'Thank you.' Reply to a thank-you: 'You're welcome.' Reply to 'how are you?': 'I am fine, thank you.' or 'I am okay.'
| They say | You say |
|---|---|
| Thank you. | You're welcome. |
| How are you? | I am fine, thank you. And you? |
| Please pass the salt. | Certainly. Here you are. |
| Sorry to bother you. | Not at all, how can I help? |
You need to borrow a ruler. What is the most polite request?
Answer: C. Please, may I borrow your ruler?
Someone says 'Thank you very much.' You reply:
Answer: B. You're welcome.
Choose the polite way to ask the teacher to repeat something.
Answer: C. Kindly repeat, please. I did not hear well.
Someone asks 'How are you?' A correct reply is:
Answer: A. I am okay, thank you.
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