8 GRAMMAR FOCUS
Requests with modals and Would you mind ...? O
Modal + simple form of verb
Would you mind ... + gerund
Can you turn the music down?
Would you mind turning the music down?
Could
you
close the door, please? Would you mind closing the door, please?
Would you please take your garbage out? Would you mind not putting your garbage here?
A Match the requests in column A with the appropriate responses in column B. Then compare
with a partner and practice them. (More than one answer may be possible.)
A
B
1. Could you lend me twenty dollars?
a. Sorry. We didn't know we were so loud.
2. Can you make me a sandwich?
b. Sure. Do you want anything to drink?
3. Can you help me with my homework?
C. Sorry. I didn't realize this seat was taken.
4. Would you mind not sitting here?
d. I'm sorry, I can't. I don't have any cash.
5. Would you please turn down the TV?
- e. I'm really sorry, but I'm busy.
6. Would you mind speaking more quietly?
f. Sure, no problem. I'd be glad to.
B PAIR WORK Take turns making the requests in part A. Give your own responses.
C CLASS ACTIVITY Think of five unusual requests. Go around the class and
make your requests. How many people accept? How many refuse?
A: Would you please sing a song for me?
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