Want help from English native speakers—2 English questions?

Question

Hello, I am a Chinese teaching English in my home country. I have 2 questions just below, which are taken from the China National College Entrance Examination papers over the past years. As answers differ greatly, I particularly want some help form the native English speakers (British or American). Anyway, your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot.
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1 - Do you think I could borrow your dictionary?
　 - ________.
　 A. Yes, you may borrow B. Yes, you could C. Yes, help yourself D. Yes, go on
2 --Could I ask you a rather personal question?
--__________.
A. Yes, don’t worry B. Of course, go ahead C. Yes, help yourself D. Of course, why not

Answer 1

1 - A is wrong because 'borrow' needs an object. B is unnatural. I would use either C or D, but most probably C.

2 - C is wrong because asking a question is not something you can 'help yourself' to, or take. The others are OK, but I would probably use B.

Answer 2

1: C
2: B

Answer 3

Native English speaker from Australia
I would rephrase the questions, as well as the answers as I don't know anyone that talks like that. Although you would be understood, you would most likely be laughed at and singled out as someone who doesn't know english.
Instead I would ask...Can I borrow your dictionary?
The answer would be...A) Yes you can borrow it.B) Yes, you can C) Yes, help yourself (would leave as is) D) Yes, sure
Can I ask you a personal question?
A) Yes, for sure B) Of course, C) Yes D) Why not.

Answer 4

American: 1- A (but not D); 2- B (but not C)

Answer 5

Hi i thought of the answer for a long time :

1) C. Yes, help yourself - It shows that u are allowing the asker to take the dictionary by himself/herself.
2) B. Of course, go ahead - it shows that u have no objection in being asked a personal question.

Answer 6

I m an Indian, (Tough not a native english speaker), I would like to try to answer these questions, assuming that these questions are asked in a casual verbal conversation not in written one. As in written they may vary from person to person

1 - Do you think I could borrow your dictionary?
　 - ________.
　 A. Yes, you may borrow B. Yes, you could C. Yes, help yourself D. Yes, go on

Answer: D Yes, go on.

2 --Could I ask you a rather personal question?
--__________.
A. Yes, don’t worry B. Of course, go ahead C. Yes, help yourself D. Of course, why not

Answer : D : Of course, why not

another answer for 2nd que can be B Of course, go ahead but personally i would use ans D.

Hope this satisfies your query.

Good Luck.

Answer 7

Being an american english speaker, I would answer:

1- C
2- B

I believe these to be the most acceptable answers if you were talking to someone you didn't know very well. Although D could be a correct answer on either, it is less polite and I don't believe it would be as commonly heard here in America. I hope all of our answers help you in some way! good luck!

Answer 8

My main problem with these questions is the word "could." To ask permission for something, one should say "may" because "could" and "can" imply physical capability.

1. May I borrow your dictionary? A C, and D. (I prefer A)
2. May I ask you a rather personal question? A, B, or D. (I prefer C)

I hope I have been helpful.

Answer 9

1-a, 2-b

Answer 10

1- C
2- B

The differences are very minor, and any of the answers would be understood by any English speaking Brit or American. However, the answers that are the most correct would sound the most natural. I am impressed that the English that is taught is so well thought out. Good luck on your tests.