Giving Reasons
Peter, It’s your turn to answer my question. I cannot answer your question. I have a sore throat.
Mary, it’s time for you to go to school. Sorry! Mum. I cannot walk. I have a sore knee.
Tom, it’s time for you to do your homework. I cannot do my homework now. I have a stomachache.
Ken, finish your lunch quickly. I cannot eat the food quickly. I have a toothache, Grandma.
Look at the following situations, can you help them to think of some reasons?
Wash the dishes for me, Susan. Sorry, mum. I cannot … wash the dishes. I am sick, I have a fever.
Johnny, the bell has rung, go back to your classroom. Sorry, Mr. Lee, I cannot … go to the classroom. I lost my watch. Where is my ?
Joe, help Lily with her homework. I cannot … help Lily with her homework now. I have a lot of homework to do too.
Kelvin, let ’ s go out for a meal. Sorry, I cannot … go out for a meal with you. I am playing an exciting game.