Procedure
1 Write Can you say me the time? and He told that it was a
very good idea on the board. Ask the students to tell you
what is wrong with each of these sentences (see notes in
answer key).
2 Divide the class into pairs and give each student a copy
of the worksheet. Ask students to choose the correct verb
in sentences a–f in exercise 1. Then check the answers
with the class and have a class discussion about the
verbs (see notes in answer key). Students then complete
sentences g–l. Check the answers with the class.
3 Focus students’ attention on the expressions with the
verbs in the speech bubbles in exercise 2. Explain any
unfamiliar vocabulary.
4 Ask students to fold back the worksheet so that they
cannot see the phrases at the top and then, in pairs,
complete exercise 3. Students then discuss the questions.
Monitor, helping with vocabulary as necessary.
5 Check the answers with the class.