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May I have a glass of water, please?

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Sentence

Narrator

May I have a glass of water, please?

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Formal Setting

Excuse me, I would appreciate a glass of water.

Informal Setting

Can I get a glass of water?

Restaurant Setting

Water, please.

Making a Request

I'd like a glass of water, if you please.

Rephrased versions

More Formal

I request a glass of water, please.

Less Formal

Could I have some water?

Simpler English

I need water.

Phrases to learn

May I have

A polite way to ask for something.

a glass of water

A standard request for drinking water.