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GRAMMAR

me
giving him some suggestions, No, not at all
Would you mind her
some interesting books, No, of course
getting us not

them

There are some words or phrases to use when you want to grant requests. Here are some
and you can start using them all:

Granting Request as response:

I would like to (but I can‟t) I‟d be glad to I‟d be happy to
Of course, I‟d be glad to Yes, of course Yes, certainly
I‟m sorry, but I can‟t (refusing) My pleasure Of course
Certainly, I‟d be happy to Certainly Okay
Sure Yes

Particular Responses for:

Would / do you mind + V ing ? No, I would be happy to
No, not at all
Would you mind if + S + Past Tense No, I‟d be happy to
No, I‟d be glad to
Do you mind if + S + Present Tense No, of course not

Let‟s Practice

Rehearsal One

Listen to your teacher and then try to grant his/her requests:

1. I would like to know if you can make a silent.
2. Will you get in to the class room early, please?
3. Can you erase all terms on white board, please?
4. Would it be possible for you to come at 7.15 sharp tomorrow?
5. Would you mind ordering me a glass of ice cream?

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