Requests with Modals and "Would you mind..."

1. Would you mind not using your phone in class?

• Sure, no problem. I’d be glad to.

• Sorry. I had to talk to my boss.

2. Would you mind speaking more quietly?

• I’m really sorry but I’m busy.

• Sorry. We didn’t know we were so loud.

3. Would you please turn on the air conditioner?

• Sure, no problem. I’d be glad to.

• I’m sorry I can’t. I don’t have any cash.

4. Can you make me a sandwich?

• Sure. Do you want anything to drink?

• Sorry. I had to talk to my boss.

5. Can you help me with my homework?

• I’m really sorry but I’m busy.

• Sorry. We didn’t know we were so loud.

6. Could you lend me twenty dollars, please?

• I’m sorry I can’t. I don’t have any cash.

• I’m really sorry but I’m busy.