1. Do you mind + V.

ing
Would you mind + V. ing
Question + -
Do you mind closing the window? No, I don't. Yes, I do
Would you mind opening the door? No, I wouldn't. Yes, I would.
Or
Of course not. O.K. All right.
2. Can
Will
Could + you ......?
Would
Can you lend me 30 dollars?
Will you help me solve this math problem?
Could you give me 500 baht?
Would do you me a favour?
Would you please advise me about making speech?
Would you pass the salt, please?
Please close the window, will you?
Put a little cream in my coffee, please.
+ -
Sure
Certainly I'm afraid
Yes, of course I’m sorry + I can't
All right No, I can't
With pleasure
Asking permission politely
1. Do you mind if ......?
Would you mind if ......?
Do you mind if I smoke?
Would you mind if......?
+ -
No, of course not Yes, I do
No, please do Yes, I would
No, go ahead
2. Can / Could + I ......?
May I use your calculator?
Can I borrow your book?
Could I turn off the radio?
+ -
Yes, of course I' m sorry
All right I’m afraid not
Certainly
Requests / Offers Exercise : Match the requests and offers with the appropriate responses.
……………. 1. Could you work on the weekend? a) Sure. Black with sugar.
……………. 2. Would you make some more tea? b) Of course. What‘s her phone number?
……………. 3. Could you make a copy of this report? c) I’m busy right now. Can I type it tomorrow?
……………. 4. Could you call Miss Nancy about dinner? d) I’d rather not. It’s my birthday.
……………. 5. Could you meet Mrs. Smith at the airport? e) No problem. What time is he arriving?
……………. 6. Would you type this email? It’s urgent. f) Sure no problem.
……………. 7. Would you like a piece of cheese cake? g) No, thank you. I don’t drink tea.
……………. 8. Would you like a cup of coffee? h) No, thanks. I’m on a diet.
………….... 9. Would you like another sandwich? i) Yes, please. Coffee sounds good.
……………. 10. Would you like some tea? j) No, thank you. That‘s enough for me