EXERCISE

Look at these requests and practice with a partner.

1. You want to borrow someone's underwater camera for a diving trip to Florida.
A: Would you mind if I borrowed your underwater camera?
B: Sure, that's fine. But please be careful with it.

2. You want to use someone's desk.
A. Is it OK if I use your desk ?
B: Of course. Go right ahead!

3. You need a ride to the airport tomorrow.
A: Would you mind taking me to the airport tomorrow?
B: I'd be glad to. What time?

4. You need help moving on Saturday.
A: I wonder if you could help me move on Saturday?
B: Gee, I'm sorry. I'm busy this whole weekend.

5. You want to borrow someone's mountain bike.
A: Do you mind if I borrow your mountain bike?.
B: I'm sorry. I'd like to, but the tire is flan

Rewrite these requests more formally. Then practice making your requests with a partner.

Use would you mind + gerund to answer them.


1) Lend me a couple of dollars for an espresso.

Question 2

2) Take this book back to the library for me.

Question 3

3) Lend me your black jacket for my date.

Question 4

4) I'd like to borrow your Elton John CD.

Answer the questions and send them to the e-mail: mgruiz@cantv.net