Saturday, March 22, 2025

Adjacency Pairs

 

3. Request Grant or Refusal


Request Expression

Grant Expression

Refusal Expression

Could you please help me with this?

Certainly, I'd be happy to help.

I'm sorry, but I can't help at the moment.

Would you mind closing the window?

Sure, I'll close it right away.

I'm sorry, but I'd rather not.

May I borrow your pen?

Yes, here it is.

I'm sorry, but I need it myself.

Can I have a glass of water?

Of course, here you go.

I'm sorry, but we're out of water.

I was wondering if you could lend me a hand with this project.

Absolutely, I'll assist you.

I'm sorry, but I'm a bit tied up right now.

Could you pass me the salt?

Sure, here you go.

I'm sorry, but I can't reach it at the moment.

Would you be able to complete this report by tomorrow?

I'll do my best to get it done by tomorrow.

Unfortunately, I'm not able to finish it by then.

Do you mind if I open the window?

Not at all, go ahead.

I’d prefer to keep it closed if you don’t mind.

May I have your attention for a moment?

Of course, I'm listening.

I apologize, but I'm a bit busy right now.

Would it be possible for you to send me the file?

Yes, I'll send it right away.

I'm sorry, but I'm not authorized to share that file.

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