Grammar activities (Elementary) - Coleen Degnan-Veness 2003
Do Me a Favour
Eric's mum wants Eric to help her on Saturday. She is thinking about what he can do.
1 What is Eric's mum thinking? Match the sentences with the pictures.
1 He can do the washing-up. C
2 He can do the ironing.
3 He can do the shopping.
4 He can do the washing.
5 He can do the gardening.
2 It's Saturday, and Eric is talking to his mum. Complete the sentences with the expressions in the box.
Mum: Eric, will you do me a favour?
Eric: I can't - I've got a maths test on Monday so I need to (1) ... today, Mum.
Mum: Today? Saturday?
Eric: Yes, I've got a test! You always say that I've got to (2) ...!
Mum: Yes, but...
Eric: But what, Mum?
Mum: You're right. I'll (3) ... .
Eric: Thanks, Mum!