Question

Think of a suitable negative response to the requests and requests for permission (1-8). Example: I'd like to borrow your mini-disc player if it's not too much trouble. Oh, I’m sorry. I'll be using it this weekend. 1. I need some fresh air. Is it OK if I open the window? 2. Oh, I've just remembered. I need to call Jan. I don't suppose it would be possible to use your mobile for a few minutes? 3. You're going out, are you? Do you think you could post these letters for me? 4. Will you take these chairs and move them into the other room? 5. Can you give me a hand getting the food ready tomorrow night? I've got a lot of people coming for dinner. 6. Do you mind if we eat out tonight? I don't feel like cooking. 7. You couldn't help me with this DVD player, could you? I don't understand the instructions. 8. Can I have some more apple juice? I'm still thirsty.

Answer 1

1. I need some fresh air. Is it OK if I open the window? Oh, I’m sorry. I feel cold.
2. Oh, I've just remembered. I need to call Jan. I don't suppose it would be possible to use your mobile for a few minutes? Oh, I’m sorry. The battery has discharged.
3. You're going out, are you? Do you think you could post these letters for me? Oh, I’m sorry. I have no time for that.
4. Will you take these chairs and move them into the other room? Oh, I’m sorry. I have to go. I'm in a hurry.
5. Can you give me a hand getting the food ready tomorrow night? I've got a lot of people coming for dinner. Oh, I’m sorry. My mother is ill. I have to look after her.
6. Do you mind if we eat out tonight? I don't feel like cooking. Oh, I’m sorry. I'm not feeling well.
7. You couldn't help me with this DVD player, could you? I don't understand the instructions. Oh, I’m sorry. I don't understand a word in Japanese.
8. Can I have some more apple juice? I'm still thirsty. Oh, I’m sorry. There's no more left.

Answer 2

1. I'm sorry, but I prefer to keep the window closed.
2. I'm afraid my mobile is not available for use at the moment.
3. I'm sorry, but I won't have time to post those letters for you.
4. Unfortunately, I won't be able to move the chairs right now.
5. I'm sorry, but I won't be able to help with the food preparation tomorrow night.
6. I'm sorry, but I have plans to cook at home tonight.
7. I'm sorry, but I'm not familiar with that DVD player either.
8. I'm sorry, but there's no more apple juice left.