ASKING FOR FAVORES AND GRANTING

1.      Definitions

Asking for a favor refers to asking someone to do something for you Use these phrases to politely ask for a favor. When someone asks you for a favor, you'll have to either grant the favor (say yes) or refuse the favor (say no). Pay special attention to the form of the verb used in each case as you learn to ask, grant and refuse favors. 

2.      What the purpose of this expression?

               This expression is used to ask for help in others.

3.      When this expression use?

   This expression using when you need some help.

4.      Examples

a.  Asking a favor

·         Would you do me a favor?

·         Could you please take me to work?

·         Could I ask you to help my brother?

b. Granting a favor

·         Sure.

·         No problem.

·         I’d be happy to help you.

c.       Refusing the favor

·         I’m afraid I can’t

·         Sorry, but I’m unable

·         Regrettably, I can't 

5.      Conversations

Brother: Could you please watch your show online, it's a rerun!

Sister: Sorry, but I'm unable to do that. You'll just have to watch it later.