How could you say something like that? Could you please feed the pets? Why couldn't you just do it sooner? I couldn't be more straightforward :).
if you're failing, you could study to pick up your grades. Could you at least make your bed before leaving the house? If you have enough money, you can go to the movies.
The sound of the piano began to mollify the crying baby.
My spouse is mad at me. I've got to mollify her. Which way to the nearest florist?