What is Please?

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Grade Level:

Pre-School – Class 2

All domains without exception

Definition

What is it?

The word 'Please' is a polite word we use when we ask for something or request someone to do something for us. It shows respect and makes our request sound kinder and more friendly.

Simple Example

Quick Example

Imagine you want your friend to pass you the cricket bat during a game. Instead of just saying 'Give bat!', you say 'Please pass me the bat.' This makes your request polite and your friend will be more likely to help.

Worked Example

Step-by-Step

Sita wants to borrow her brother's new geometry box for school.

Step 1: Sita thinks, 'I need the geometry box.'
---Step 2: She considers just saying 'Give me your geometry box.' But she remembers her parents taught her to be polite.
---Step 3: She adds 'Please' to her request.
---Step 4: Sita says, 'Bhaiya, please can I borrow your geometry box for school today?'
---Step 5: Her brother smiles and says, 'Of course, here you go!'

Answer: Using 'Please' helped Sita get what she needed politely.

Why It Matters

Being polite with 'Please' is important in all parts of life, from talking to your family to working in a team. It builds good relationships and helps you communicate better. Doctors, teachers, and even engineers working on big projects use polite language to cooperate effectively.

Common Mistakes

MISTAKE: Forgetting to use 'Please' when asking for something. | CORRECTION: Always add 'Please' before or after your request to make it polite.

MISTAKE: Thinking 'Please' is only for strangers. | CORRECTION: Use 'Please' with everyone – family, friends, teachers, and elders – to show respect and good manners.

MISTAKE: Saying 'Please' too quietly or quickly so no one hears it. | CORRECTION: Say 'Please' clearly and with a friendly tone so your politeness is understood.

Practice Questions

Try It Yourself

QUESTION: Your mother is busy. You want her to give you a glass of water. What should you say? | ANSWER: 'Mummy, please can I have a glass of water?'

QUESTION: Your teacher asks you to help clean the board. How would you politely ask a classmate to hand you the duster? | ANSWER: 'Rohan, please can you pass me the duster?'

QUESTION: You are at a friend's house and want to watch a cartoon on their TV. How would you politely ask their parents for permission? | ANSWER: 'Uncle, Aunty, please may I watch cartoons on the TV for a little while?'

MCQ

Quick Quiz

Which sentence correctly uses 'Please'?

Give me the book.

Please give me the book.

Book, give me.

I want the book.

The Correct Answer Is:

Option B uses 'Please' which makes the request polite. Options A, C, and D are direct but not polite requests.

Real World Connection

In the Real World

When you call a customer service helpline for your mobile network (like Jio or Airtel) or for a food delivery app (like Swiggy or Zomato), the people helping you always use 'Please' and 'Thank You'. This makes the conversation pleasant and helps solve problems faster. It's a standard part of good customer service.

Key Vocabulary

Key Terms

POLITE: Showing good manners and respect | REQUEST: To ask for something | MANNERS: Ways of behaving towards others | RESPECT: Feeling of admiration for someone | KIND: Friendly and considerate

What's Next

What to Learn Next

Now that you understand 'Please', next you can learn about 'Thank You'. Both are 'golden words' that work together to make your communication polite and positive in all situations. Keep practicing them!