A delivery can arrive at home or at a shared reception desk.

The idea

Ask Is this package for me? to identify the recipient. Say Please leave it by the door to give a polite instruction.

Examples

  • This parcel is for my neighbour.
  • Is there a package for Lee?
  • Please leave it by the door.
  • Could you ring the bell, please?
  • I can sign for the delivery.
  • The box is damaged.

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Watch out

Do not confuse for and from: for me names the recipient; from me names the sender.

Try it yourself

  1. Complete the instruction: Please ___ the parcel at reception. (leave / leaves)

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    leave

    leave completes the polite instruction to put the parcel at reception.

  2. Choose the word for accepting a delivery: Can I ___ for it? (sign / sing)

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    sign

    sign means writing your name to acknowledge receipt.

  3. Choose the correct question: Is this package ___ me? (for / from)

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    for

    for identifies the intended recipient.

Use it today

Write a question about a parcel and a polite instruction for the courier.