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Before you do the Grammar Activities below, I recommend reading this
Grammar Reference:
Making requests
Agreeing
Refusing
Would you mind opening the window?
Of course not.
Sorry, but I'm cold.
Could you take off your shoes?
Yes, of course.
I'd rather not.
Can you clean up your room?
Sure. No problem.
I'm afraid I'm busy.
Asking for permission
Giving permission
Refusing Permission
Do you mind if I play my guitar?
Is it OK if I turn off the radio?
No, not at all.
Go ahead.
Sure. No problem.
I'd rather you didn't.
Sorry, but I'm listening.
To agree to a request with mind, use the negative:
Would you mind opening the door?
Not at all.
Do you mind if I close the window?
Of course not.
Notice the different positions for please:
Please can you help me?
Can you help me, please?
Can you please help me? (stronger)
ACTIVITY ONE: Put these words in the correct order to make questions.
Example:
please/you/me/help/could
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