COULD YOU DROP ME OFF AT SCHOOL?

This sentence is a polite question using the modal verb "could" to ask for help. “Drop me off” means to take someone somewhere by car and leave them there. In this case, the speaker is asking for a ride to school.

It’s a useful phrase for students, family life, and everyday communication.

📌 Examples:

• Could you drop me off at school today?

• My dad drops me off every morning.

• She was dropped off near the gate.

• We are going to drop him off at 7:45.

• I will drop you off before work.

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🟦 GRAMMAR (with examples)

✅ Modal Verbs: could / can / should

• Could you drop me off at school? (polite request)

• Can you help me with a ride?

• You should leave early to avoid traffic.

✅ Present Simple

• My mom drops me off at school.

• I walk when I don’t get a ride.

• Do you drive your children?

✅ Present Continuous

• I am waiting for someone to drop me off.

• He is taking his sister to school now.

✅ Past Simple

• She dropped me off yesterday.

• I didn’t get a ride last week.

• Did your dad drop you off today?

✅ Future (will / going to)

• I will drop you off after breakfast.

• He is going to take his brother to school.

✅ Prepositions

• Drop me off at the front door.

• The school is near the bus stop.

• They stopped in front of the school.

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🟨 VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Drop off – To take someone by car and leave them at a place.

2. School – A place where students learn.

3. Ride – A trip in a car or other vehicle.

4. Driver – A person who drives a car.

5. Pick up – To go and collect someone.

6. Request – A polite way to ask for something.

7. Busy – Having a lot to do.

8. Traffic – Cars and vehicles on the road.

9. Early – Before the usual time.

10. Near – Close to something.

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🟧 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Could you drop me off at school?

• Can you give me a ride today?

• I’m going to school now.

• I have class at 8 a.m.

• Thanks for the ride!

• I’ll pick you up after school.

• Let’s leave early to avoid traffic.

• I usually walk, but today I need a ride.

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🟪 SENTENCES

Positive:

• My dad drops me off every morning.

• I can take you to school today.

• She is going to drop him off before work.

• They dropped us off yesterday.

• I will give you a ride after lunch.

Negative:

• I can’t drop you off today.

• He doesn’t drive to school.

• She isn’t taking her brother now.

• We didn’t go by car yesterday.

• They won’t be able to help tomorrow.

Questions:

• Could you drop me off at school?

• Can your sister give me a ride?

• Are you going to school now?

• Did you get a ride this morning?

• Will you take me tomorrow?

Answers:

• Yes, I could drop you off.

• No, I can’t today, I’m busy.

• Yes, I’m leaving in 5 minutes.

• No, I walked today.

• Yes, I will take you tomorrow.

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🗨️ CONVERSATION

Lena: Hey, could you drop me off at school today?
Tom: Sure! What time do you need to be there?
Lena: My first class is at 8:15 a.m.
Tom: Okay. Let’s leave at 7:45 to avoid traffic.
Lena: Great! Thank you so much.
Tom: No problem. I’ll get the car ready.
Lena: I’ll be outside in five minutes!

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📖 READING

"Getting to School"

Every morning, Maya’s mother drops her off at school. They leave the house at 7:30 a.m. because Maya’s classes start at 8:00.

One day, her mom had a meeting and couldn’t drive her. Maya asked her neighbor, “Could you drop me off at school today?” The neighbor said yes.

Maya got to school on time and was very thankful. She said, “Thanks for the ride! I didn’t want to be late.”

Comprehension Questions:

1. Who usually drops Maya off at school?
   → Her mother.

2. Why couldn’t her mom drive her one day?
   → She had a meeting.

3. Who helped Maya get to school?
   → Her neighbor.

4. Was Maya late to school?
   → No, she arrived on time.

5. What did Maya say after the ride?
   → “Thanks for the ride!”