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MODAL VERBS TO MAKE REQUEST, WOULD YOU MIND - Coggle Diagram
MODAL VERBS TO MAKE REQUEST
COULD
Could is used to request permission, possibility or to make suggestions in the present tense.
He could lend us the money which we need.
She could be back by noon.
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She could take the children with her to the supermarket.
CAN
Can is used to make basic requests from a friend or co-worker. It is often used for small things.
Can you pass the salt please?
Could you bring your book tomorrow?
Marco can swim very fast.
The baby can walk.
WOULD
Would is used accompanied by an infinitive verb, which gives the meaning of conditional
I would eat a pizza.
Maria would like to swim in a lake.
Marco would like to travel to Inglaterra.
My parents would like to take a vacation.
WILL
Will is used to promise things and talk about spontaneous decisions.
He will not give half of the hamburger to his brother.
Vanessa will not catch the ball.
Juan will not be at school tomorrow because he is sick.
Christhian will not take the test because he did not study.
WOULD YOU MIND
Jonas, would you mind if we have some time alone?
Weston, would you mind opening a bottle of wine for our sister?
Jesse, would you mind if we had a little talk alone?
Excuse me, would you mind leaving in a picture with us?
