Would you mind passing the salt and the pepper?

Meaning: This means you are politely asking someone to give you the salt and the pepper.

Choice of Words: Would is a helping verb that shows you are asking someone to do something. You is the person you are asking to do something. Mind means to be bothered by something. Passing means to move or give something to someone. Salt is a white powder that is used to make food taste better. Pepper is a black powder that is also used to make food taste better.