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!