C 2 C1/C2 Expressions with mind 13 October, 201928 December, 2022 blogdeserena Created by blogdeserena C1-C2 Expressions with mind Choose the correct option If something preys on somebody's mind, it... excites them frightenes them worries them. You're going out and you invite a friend to go with you and they say 'If you don't mind, I'd rather not.' What did they mean? They'll come along later. They've refused the invitation. They've accepted the invitation. A: Tea or coffee? B: I don't mind. B would be happy with any of the two options. B prefers coffee. B prefers tea. If somebody says something like "Do you mind if I come along with you?" What are they doing? They know that you won't agree but they want to be polite. They are checking to see if what they have suggested is alright. They are politely telling you that they don't want to join you. If somebody has a good presence of mind they... never forget things have the ability to deal with difficult situations in a quick and calm way are highly gifted If you speak your mind you... cause problems. say what you think. usually tell lies. If somebody says something like, "Could you mind my dog?" What are they doing? They are asking you to look for their dog. They are warning you about their dog. They are asking you to look after their dog. To slip your mind means.... to go crazy to get angry to forget something If somebody says something like "I wouldn't mind a cup of tea." What are they doing ? They think you don't like tea. They are making a suggestion to have one. They are telling you about how much they like this drink. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte share this Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Like this:Like Loading… Related share this Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Like this:Like Loading…