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to know how to speak politely.The choice of language depends on the situation and the relationship between speakers.Look at the requests in the lefthand column, then a) describe a situation when the request would be suitable as it is.b) make the request more polite.Request Suitable situationMore politerequest1. “How much did you pay for that soccer ball?”A team playeris asking another team player.Can you tell me how much you paid for that soccer ball?2. “I want to go to the library. Where is it?”3. “Where are the restrooms?”original form suitable if the friend were in a hurryExcuse me, do you know where the library is?original form suitable if a parent were asking a child“Could you please tell me