You want to teach the polite request "Would you mind if I smoked?" to a group of adult intermediate students. You have decided to teach it as a whole sentence rather than break it down into individual words. You know that the students understand 'to smoke'. What would you do? (100 words approx)
2006-09-21 04:04:33 · 4 answers · asked by ash 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
You're the teacher, you should know.
2006-09-21 04:48:31 · answer #1 · answered by Petra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's gramatically complicated. There is a conditional component. The verb comes in the past tense even though it refers to a possible future event.
First I'd explain what "mind" means. Then you could give a variety of sentences with similar constructs:
Would it be ok if I smoked?
Would you mind if I had a break?
Would you be cross if I left my dishes?
That would be nice.
It would be better if you didn't smoke.
2006-09-21 13:06:43 · answer #2 · answered by helen g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each of us has our own rights but we should also respect the right of others (so that others will respect us.) In a polite society we should understand that the things we do does not interfere with the people around us. Asking around "Would you mind if I smoke?" before lighting up show that you respect people and exhibit good manners. People will love you for this and will hold you in high esteem.
2006-09-21 11:12:46 · answer #3 · answered by TheBystander 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you mean explain in 100 words
2006-09-21 11:08:11 · answer #4 · answered by izzyluvu69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋