1. Impossibility. . .
= Not possible.

2. Would you help me pick an outfit for my date?
Oh, that’s not possible. I’m terrible at choosing clothes!

3. Would you . . .
Can you . . .

4. Can you come to the meeting tonight?
Oh that’s not possible. I have too much work to do.

5. Mr. Brown told us to finish writing the paper by 3 o’clock.
What? That’s impossible! We need more time.
I told him that. But he said he would not give us more time.

6. Mr. Brown told us to finish cleaning the classroom by 3 o’clock.
What? I don’t think that’s possible! We need more time.
I told him that. But he said he would not give us more time.

7. Mr. Brown told us to finish painting the picture by 3 o’clock.
What? I don’t think we can do that! We need more time.
I told him that. But he said he would not give us more time.

8. Mr. Brown told us to finish reading the book by 3 o’clock.
What? I’m afraid it’s impossible! We need more time.
I told him that. But he said he would not give us more time.

9. Do you mind if we share your table?
Of course not. Go ahead.

10. Do you mind if we share your table?
Actually, I do. I’m waiting for my friend.

11. Do you mind if I use your computer?
Of course not. Give me a second.

12. Do you mind if I use your computer?
Actually, I do. I’m doing my homework now.

13. Do you mind if I sit back a little?
Of course not. Do as you wish.

14. Do you mind if I sit back a little?
Actually, I do. It’s too narrow here.

15. What do you think about the new movie by Steven Spielberg?
I think it’s interesting.

16. What do you think about Sky Airlines?
I think the service is poor.

17. What do you think about his jacket?
I think it’s rather out of date.

18. What do you think about the author of the novel?
I think he is very creative.