Learn · Sentences Polite Requests

Could I borrow your pen for a second?

A2

Sentence

Narrator

Could I borrow your pen for a second?

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Making a Request

Could I borrow your pen, please?

Formal Request

I would be grateful if I could borrow your pen for a moment.

Informal Request

Hey, can I borrow your pen real quick?

Request with Explanation

Could I borrow your pen? I need to sign this form.

Rephrased versions

Formal

May I borrow your pen, please?

Informal

Can I use your pen for a sec?

Simpler English

Can I have your pen?

Phrases to learn

borrow something

To take something from someone with the intention of returning it.

for a second

For a very short period of time.