EXERCISES

1

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.

Answer:

Question 2

Puntos: 1

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

Answer:

Question 3

3) Lend me your black jacket for my date.

Answer:

Question 4

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

Answer:

1

Find three words or phrases that are usually paired with each verb (More than one answer is possible.)

Deny

	A. a reason
	B. an accusation
	C. an excuse
	D. a gift
	E. a permission
	F. an apology
	G. an explanation
	H. an invitation
	I. a phone call
	J. a request
	K. a compliment
	L. a favor
	M. an offer
	N. a problem
	O. yourself

Question 2

Find three words or phrases that are usually paired with each verb (More than one answer is possible.)

Offer

	A. a reason
	B. an accusation
	C. an excuse
	D. a gift
	E. a permission
	F. an apology
	G. an explanation
	H. an invitation
	I. a phone call
	J. a request
	K. a compliment
	L. a favor
	M. an offer
	N. a problem
	O. yourself

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