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Making Polite Requests Practice

The document provides examples of how to make polite requests and uses of "would you mind" phrases. It gives 10 sentences that start with "I want" and asks to change them to polite requests. It then gives 10 scenarios using "would you mind" and asks to fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the verb in parentheses to complete the phrase. The document aims to teach proper grammar and phrasing for making polite requests in English.

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Making Polite Requests Practice

The document provides examples of how to make polite requests and uses of "would you mind" phrases. It gives 10 sentences that start with "I want" and asks to change them to polite requests. It then gives 10 scenarios using "would you mind" and asks to fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the verb in parentheses to complete the phrase. The document aims to teach proper grammar and phrasing for making polite requests in English.

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SELF-STUDY: MAKING POLITE REQUESTS (Chart 9-8)

Directions: Change the following sentences into polite requests.

1. I want you to hand me that hammer.

2. I want you to give me some advice about buying a laptop.

3. I want to borrow your step-ladder.

4. I want to use your bike tomorrow.

5. I want you to look over my essay for grammar mistakes.

6. I want you to close the door for me.

7. I want to arrive late to your party.

SELF-STUDY: USING would you mind. (Chart 9-9)


Directions: Using the verb in parentheses, fill in the blank with either if I + the PAST tense or with the –ing form of the
verb, as necessary.

1. Part A: It’s cold in here. Would you mind (turn off) _________________________ the air conditioner?
Part B: Not at all. I’d be happy to.
2. Part A: It’s cold in here. Would you mind (turn off) _________________________ the air conditioner?
Part B: Not at all. Go right ahead. I think it’s cold in here, too.
3. Part A: Would you mind (get) ____________________ to the library for me?
Part B: Not at all.
4. Part A: This article you wrote is really good. Would you mind (show) ____________________ it to my English
professor?
Part B: Go right ahead. That’d be fine.
5. Part A: I’ll cook dinner. Would you mind (wash) _______________ the dishes? That would help me a lot.
Part B: I’d be happy to.
6. Part A: I’m feeling kind of exhausted. This heavy work in the hot and humid weather is hard on me. Would you
mind (continue) _________________ this work by yourself?
Part B: No problem, Mom. Why don’t you go in and rest? I’ll finish it up.
7. Part A: Would you mind (use) ___________________ your name as a reference on this job application?
Part B: Not at all. In fact, you can tell them to call me.
8. Part A: Would you mind (wait) ______________________________ here for just a moment? I need to run back
to the classroom. I forgot my backpack.
Part B: Okilee dokilee. I’ll wait here for you.
9. Part A: You have a globe, don’t you? Would you mind (borrow) ___________________ it for a minute? I need to
settle an argument. My friend says Comoros is in Europe, and I say it’s in Asia.
Part B: You’re both wrong. It’s in Africa. Here’s the globe. You can see it here.
10. Part A: Since this is the first time you’ve owned a scooter, would you mind (give) ____________________ you
some advice?
Part B: That’d be great. I’d appreciate it.

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