Ask a colleague how to do a task and confirm what comes first.
The idea
Ask How do I...? about a task, or use Could you show me...? to request a demonstration. Confirm the first step with So, first I...?
Examples
- How do I pack these orders?
- Could you show me how to start the machine?
- What should I do first with these forms?
- Do I check the labels first?
- So, first I put the files in this folder?
- Should I wash the cups before I dry them?
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Watch out
Do not mistake first for next: the first step comes before the others.
Try it yourself
How ___ I open this file? (do / does)
Show answer or example answer
do
do forms the question with I.
Could you ___ me how to use the printer? (show / shows)
Show answer or example answer
show
show is the base form after Could you.
Ask if counting the boxes is the first step: Do I count the boxes ___? (first / last)
Show answer or example answer
first
first asks whether counting comes before the other steps.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
How ___ I open this file? (do / does)
Could you ___ me how to use the printer? (show / shows)
Ask if counting the boxes is the first step: Do I count the boxes ___? (first / last)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Ask how to complete a task, then check its first step.