SSP Dubai, Unit 4 Vocabulary and Grammar

 

Can I talk to you?

May I talk to you?

Can I eat your food?

May I eat your food?

Can I call you tonight?

May I call you tonight?

 

Do you mind if I call you tonight?

Do you mind if I cook dinner tonight?

Do you mind if I come late?

 

Would you mind if I ate some of your food?

Would you mind if I called later?

Would you mind if I came to class late?

 

Would it be ok if I drank some water?

Yes, it’s ok

 

Respond = give an answer

Mr. Nate asked if he could hit Ameen.  How did Ameen respond?  He said Mr. Nate couldn’t do that. 

Ignore = don’t pay attention to someone

Rude = not polite

Turn down = make the volume softer

Turn up = make the volume louder

Ban = not allow something in a place

Allow = you can do it

Raise your voice = speak louder

Lower your voice = speak quieter

Thoughtful = care about other people

Delete = get rid of

Accept = you say yes

Turn down = you say no

 

To eat, to go, to play = infinitives

Eating, going, playing = gerunds

I agreed to come here

I will choose to eat there

I decided to buy a new car

I hope to see you tomorrow

I learned to type fast in school

 

I finished writing my essay, and then I left the class.

I avoid talking to Marcello because he makes me so angry. 

I avoid being in the same room as Rodalfo. 

I appreciate learning English with you Mr. Nate (I hope)

I appreciate teaching Ameen, Faisal, Katia, Marcello, and Rodalfo.

You keep talking so much!  You have a big mouth!

I don’t mind doing exercise.

I suggest getting a car at this dealership.  He is an honest salesperson.