Giving ReasonsGiving 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.