1. Giving Reasons

2. Peter, It’s your turn to answer my question. I cannot answer your question. I have a sore throat.

3. Mary, it’s time for you to go to school. Sorry! Mum. I cannot walk. I have a sore knee.

4. Tom, it’s time for you to do your homework. I cannot do my homework now. I have a stomachache.

5. Ken, finish your lunch quickly. I cannot eat the food quickly. I have a toothache, Grandma.

6. Look at the following situations, can you help them to think of some reasons?

7. Wash the dishes for me, Susan. Sorry, mum. I cannot … wash the dishes. I am sick, I have a fever.

8. 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 ?

9. Joe, help Lily with her homework. I cannot … help Lily with her homework now. I have a lot of homework to do too.

10. Kelvin, let ’ s go out for a meal. Sorry, I cannot … go out for a meal with you. I am playing an exciting game.