Complete the sentences with the verbs in parentheses. Write if I + the past tense or the -big form of the verb. In some sentences, either response is possible, but the meaning is different.
1. A: It's cold in here. Would you mind (close) the window?
B: Not at all. I'd be glad to.
2. A: It's cold in here. Would you mind (close) the window?
B: Not at all. Go right ahead. I think it's cold in here too.
3. A: You're going to the library? Would you mind (take) this book back to the library for me?
B: Not at all.
4. A: I'm not feeling well at all. Would you mind (go) home now?
B: Oh, I'm sorry. I hope you can come back when you feel better.
5. A: I'm not feeling well at all. Would you mind (leave) if I now before the visiting hours are over?
B: Oh, of course not. We shouldn't stay more than a short time for a hospital visit anyway.
6. A: I'll be working late tonight, honey. Would you mind (cook) dinner tonight? I'll clean up after dinner.
B: I'd be happy to. About what time do you think you'll be home?
7. A: We have a lot of chicken left over from dinner last night. Would you mind (make)
a chicken salad from the leftovers for dinner tonight? B: No, that'll be good. You make a great chicken salad.
8. A: I'm feeling kind of worn out. Chopping wood in the hot sun is hard on me. Would you mind (finish) the work yourself?
B: No problem, Grandpa. Why don't you go in and rest? I'll finish up.
9. A: Would you mind (use) your name as a reference on this job application?
B: Not at all. In fact, ask them to call me.
10. A: I'd like to apply for the job as department manager. Would you mind (recommend) me to the boss?
B: No. As a matter of fact, I was thinking of recommending you myself.
1. A: It's cold in here. Would you mind (close) closing the window?
B: Not at all. I'd be glad to.
2. A: It's cold in here. Would you mind (close) if I closed the window?
B: Not at all. Go right ahead. I think it's cold in here too.
3. A: You're going to the library? Would you mind (take) taking this book back to the library for me?
B: Not at all.
4. A: I'm not feeling well at all. Would you mind (go) if I went home now?
B: Oh, I'm sorry. I hope you can come back when you feel better.
5. A: I'm not feeling well at all. Would you mind (leave) leaving now before the visiting hours are over?
B: Oh, of course not. We shouldn't stay more than a short time for a hospital visit anyway.
6. A: I'll be working late tonight, honey. Would you mind (cook) cooking dinner tonight? I'll clean up after dinner.
B: I'd be happy to. About what time do you think you'll be home?
7. A: We have a lot of chicken left over from dinner last night. Would you mind (make)
if I made a chicken salad from the leftovers for dinner tonight? B: No, that'll be good. You make a great chicken salad.
8. A: I'm feeling kind of worn out. Chopping wood in the hot sun is hard on me. Would you mind (finish) finishing the work yourself?
B: No problem, Grandpa. Why don't you go in and rest? I'll finish up.
9. A: Would you mind (use) using your name as a reference on this job application?
B: Not at all. In fact, ask them to call me.
10. A: I'd like to apply for the job as department manager. Would you mind (recommend) recommending me to the boss?
B: No. As a matter of fact, I was thinking of recommending you myself.