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B. spoken English

seeking information

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(Malik is a stranger in the city of Meerut. He seeks help first from
Ramesh and then Chaturvedi)

Malik : Could you tell me where the Railway station is?
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Ramesh : Sorry. I’m a stranger myself here.

Malik : That’s all right. Don’t worry. (he meets another person) Sorry for

troubling you. Will you please tell me how to get to the railway
station?

Chaturvedi : Well, can you see that? It’s Subhash circle.

Malik : Yes.
Chaturvedi : Go straight there. Take the first road on your left. Go past the

post-office for about a hundred yards. You can see the station on
your left.

Malik : Thank you very much.
Chaturvedi : Welcome.

note : Seeking information can be done in several ways,
depending on the situation and people whom you are
requesting. Some patterns are:

1. Can you help me........................................................please?

2. Do you happen to know ......................................................?

3. Could you please tell me......................................................?

4. Do you mind if I..................................................................?

5. I should be thankful to you if you could...............................

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