Content:
Vocabulary:
- Can you ... ?
- Do you mind verb + ing ... ?
- Would you mind if I ... ?
Use Do you mind verb +ing ... ? to ask for permission
Use Would you mind if I ...? to ask someone to do something, to answer to this question you will use NO to express "agree".
Answer YES for the question Can I ... ? and Could you ... ?
Examples:
Ben : Hello!
Jessica : This is for you, Ben. Are there others here yet?
Ben : Oh, thank you. No , no yet. So just make yourself at home. an take your coat?
Jessica ; Sure. Thanks. This is a great apartment! Do you mind if I look around?
Ben : No, go ahead.
Jessica : Oh, I love this antique table.
Ben : Yeah, it`s great, but it`s not really mine. It`s my mother`s.
Jessica : It`s beautiful.
Ben : Yeah, thanks. Listen, I hate to ask this, but would you mind helping me in the kitchen? I`m runnig a bite late.
Jessica : No, not at all. What can I do?
Ben : Well ... could you chop the onions?
Jessica : No problem. I`m happy to help you.
Self - evaluation:
Complete with the answer.
1º I hate to ask this, but would you mind turning off your cell phone durig the dinner?
____________________. But But do you mind if I make just one quick call?
2º Do you mind if I use your computer to check my e-mail?
___________. Go ahead.
3º Can i borrow your cell phone for a few minutes?
Well, I`m expecting a call, but __________.
4º Could you get some milk when you go to the supermarket?
________________________. What kind do you want?
