1 a — used to ask for something in a polite way ▪ Please come in. ▪ Please bring your books with you to every class. ▪ Pass the salt, please. = Would you please pass the salt. ▪ I'll have a glass of red wine, please. ▪ Please don't leave the door open. ▪ Next, please! = Will the next person please come forward?
b — used to show that a request is serious or important ▪ Please, God, help us. ▪ I beg you. Please, don't leave me here alone. ▪ Will everyone please be quiet and listen? 2 — used as a polite way of saying yes ▪ “Would you like some tea?” “Please.” ▪ “How about a piece of cake?” “Yes, please.” 3 informal — used to show that you do not agree with or believe something that was said ▪ Oh, please. You can't be serious! That makes no sense!
b — used to show that a request is serious or important ▪ Please, God, help us. ▪ I beg you. Please, don't leave me here alone. ▪ Will everyone please be quiet and listen?







