Internet Dhanam

Asking if someone is able to do something

At the Club

Solai: I don’t know what happened to my T.V. set. Last night when we were watching the movie, the picture suddenly went off.

Raja: It’s possible that the fuse has burnt out.

Solai: Well. I don’t know anything about T.V. sets. Here comes Kumana. Let’s ask him. He’s an electrical engineer. Hello Kumana, how are you?

Kumana: Oh, fine. Thank you. Why are you both looking at the T.V. set.

Solai: The picture suddenly went off while we were watching the movies last night. Do you think you can set it right?

Kumana: I don’t think I know much about T.V sets and their components. I think you better call in the service engineer.

Solai: Strangely my radio too went silent yesterday. I don’t know what’s wrong. Do you know how to repair radios?

Kumana: well, I might be able to. I know something about radio repairing.

Solai: Then why don’t you have a look at it?

Over telephone

Vijay: Hello, is that the Golden Motor Works?

Ajith: Yes. What can I do for you, sir?

Vijay: Well, my car has developed some starting trouble. Could you send your mechanic? I am in 116, Bank Street, Kodambakkam.

Ajith: I’m sorry, our mechanic just left to attend to another complaint. I’m afraid he’ll be back only after an hour. I can send one of our trainees if the problem isn’t anything very serious.

Vijay: Do you think he is good at repairing motor cars?

Ajith: I think he’ll be able to help you if it isn’t anything serious. Anyway let him have a look at it first. He can ask for more help necessary.

Vijay: That’s fine. Do you think he knows anything about electric motors?

Ajith: I don’t think he has the faintest idea of repairing electric motors. He’s an automobile mechanic.

Vijay: Oh, that’s all right.