Communicative Grammar III - Bad Request - Universidad Técnica ...

Exercise:
Guía didáctica: Communicative Grammar III
Did Heather and Rema get along at first?
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What spoiled their relationship?
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What examples of annoying behavior does the article give?
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Why is the title of the article “Always Ask First”?
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I assume that this activity was very easy for you. Now, let’s read the “Grammar Presentation” and
“Grammar Notes” sections in which you will find information about the structure as well as the modals
and expressions studied. Remember to compare these modals to the words in bold letters that are
presented in the article “Always Ask First”. This will allow you to see the structures in context.
You can also practice what you have learned by doing the exercises in the “Focused Practice” and
“Communication Practice” sections in your textbook.
The activities are easy, aren’t they? If you have any doubt, it is necessary that you review the examples
and explanations in the “Grammar Notes” in your textbook.
Feel free to contact me to ask questions. Once you understand this topic get ready for more modals!
3.3. Requests: Can, Could, Will, Would, Would you mind
In this new topic we will start by reading a few e-mail messages in the section called “Grammar in Context”
in your textbook. For a better comprehension, do the activities “Before you Read” , “After you Read”, and
answer the following questions.
Exercise:
What does Marcia’s mother ask her daughter to do?
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What does Marcia ask Ann to do?
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What will Marcia ask her husband to do?
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It was easy, right? After doing this activity, you have to read the information in the charts of the section
“Grammar Presentation” in your textbook. You will see the structures of the modals studied here. You
must also read the section “Grammar Notes” in order to learn ways to make requests and respond to
them.
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