Unit 10

ask permission

100

• Would it be OK ______ here tonight? (stay)

if I stay

200

• Do you mind _______ a phone call? (make)

if I make 

300

• Would you mind ________ about this tomorrow? (talk)

talking

400

• May ________ your computer to check my email? (use)

I use 

500

________ I borrow your pen for a second?

Could

infinitive vs. gerund

100

I tried _______, but you didn’t answer. (call)

calling

200

She hopes _______ a great artist someday. (become)

to become

300

I don't enjoy _______. (run)

running 

400

Do you feel like _______ out tonight? (go)

going

500

I never go to the gym. I prefer _______ outdoors. (exercise)

exercising/ to exercise

situations

100

Asking your boss for a day off

Would it be possible for me to take a day off next Friday?

200

• Asking a teacher for an extension on an assignment.

May I have an extension on my assignment? I need a little more time to finish it properly."

300

Asking a friend to borrow their book

Would it be okay if I borrowed your book for a week?

400

Requesting permission to take photos at a private event.

Would it be okay if I take a photo?

500

Requesting permission to work remotely

Could it be possible to work remotely? Could I work remotely?