A2 English – Asking for Help, Directions, or Information – Ex 21

1. Asking for Help

Use these polite phrases:

• Can you help me, please? (common and friendly)
• Could you help me, please? (more polite)
• I need help with… (direct but clear)
• Do you speak English? (when you need language help)

✅ Always say “please” and “thank you.”

2. Asking for Directions

Use these to find a place:

• Excuse me, where is the nearest bank?
• How can I get to the train station?
• Is there a pharmacy near here?
• Can you tell me the way to the post office?

✅ Start with “Excuse me” to be polite.

3. Asking for General Information

Use these to get facts or details:

• What time does the museum open?
• How much is this?
• Do you have this in a smaller size?
• When does the bus leave?

⚠️ Avoid demanding phrases like “Tell me!” or “Where is it?” without “excuse me” or “please.”

Polite Question Starters

polite “Excuse me, can you help me?”
rude “Help me!” — too direct and demanding

How This Quiz Works

• 15 questions randomly selected from a pool of 50
• Tests natural, polite ways to ask for help, directions, or information
• Hints explain the purpose or level of politeness
• Wrong answers include reasons why a phrase is rude, unclear, or unnatural
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