[May 7] KEYWORD 18 : mind

[May 7] KEYWORD 18 : mind (v)

      (n) = thinking, brain.

what's on your mind(n)

                        brain.

she is open-minded(adj).

           ≒ conservative.

1. Do you mind + V ~ing

ex) Do you mind waiting for me? = Could you waiting for me?

      Do you mind going out side? = May I could we go outside?(and study there)

Do you care?

Is is Ok?

ANSWER

1. No, I don't mind (positive) = I don't care = it's ok = No problem.

2. Yes. I do mind (negative)

           (I don't like)

Cashier : I 'm sorry Ma'am your money is too big.

               I don't have change.

   

               Do you mind (I) not giving your 50 C change?

 Woman : No, I don't mind.(woman agree)

                      It's ok.

Why " do you mind" your used?  <=??

==>FORMAL ENGLISH = MOST POLITE.

2. Do you mind S + V (possible, impossible in the future)

When                        VS    IF
Possible at present	not possible at present

I feel sleepy when I drink milk.

I feel sad if my mind has may thoughts.

Do you mind if I get absent tomorrow?

Do you mind If I call you by your last name?

                                      using

Yes I do mind = (I don't agree)

☆ Do you mind if people go inside your house with their shoes on?

habit 

    when = V -ing

    when = simple present.

I feel nervous ( when I take the exam).

     2                                  1

☆ Do you mind if I ask your cellphone number?

    May

3. If you don't mind , S + V

If you like	+ Situration.
If it is ok with you
If you agree

=

If you don't mind, I would like to finish the class early because my head is painful.

                              polite   

Woman : I want to return the bag I bought yesterday.

Man : What's the matter? = what's the problem.

Woman : The Zipper is broken.

               If you don't mind, I wish to have a refund.

Man : OK I understand.