a Excuse me, I’m trying to make a phone call. b It’s hot in here, isn’t it?
c I bought the food, and I cooked it. I’ve left the dishes in the kitchen.
d You could watch the film, but have you finished your project work?
e I’m really hungry. f
It’s a bit dark in here.
C21 skills
2 Look at the statements (a–f) and match them with the unstated requests that might follow. Can you do your work now?
Can you do the washing-up? Could you be a little quieter, please? Could you turn the light on, please? Could you turn the air conditioning on, please? Could you get me something to eat?
3 Write three more statements that suggest unstated requests.