Unit 3  

                  Grammar Worksheet

MAKING REQUESTS
Rewrite the requests in a more formal way.

Look after = take care of

1. Can you look after my house while I’m away on vacation?

Would you mind looking after my house while I’m away on vacation?
2. Could I leave my pet skunk with you?
Is it OK if I leave my pet skunk with you?
3. Could you water my plants once a week?
I was wondering if you could water my plants once a week.
4. Can you pay my bills for me?
I wonder if you can pay my bills for me.
5. Could I borrow your car for my trip?
Do you mind if I borrow your car for my trip?
6. Can you lend me your laptop after class?
Would you mind if I borrowed your laptop after class?
7. Could I use your desk?
Would it be all right if I used your desk?
8. Can you lend me your portable TV set?
I was wondering if you could lend me your portable TV set.
9. Can you help me move on Sunday?
Would you mind helping me move on Sunday?
10. Can I borrow your camera for a trip to Galapagos?
Is it all right if I borrow your camera for a trip to Galapagos?

PASS THE MESSAGE

A PAIR WORK  Write a list of unusual requests for different people.

B PAIR WORK  Ask your partner to deliver the messages to these people.

Accept or decline the requests.

A: Could you ask the teacher to do my homework?

B: Oh, I’m sorry, I can’t. He might get upset.

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