Discuss these questions in small groups before you answer them.

(i) When is a grown-up likely to say this?


Don’t talk with your mouth full.


(ii) When are you likely to be told this?


Say thank you.


(iii) When do you think an adult would say this?


No one thinks you are funny.

(i) A grown-up is likely to say “Don’t talk with your mouth full” when the child talks while eating.


(ii) We’re likely to be asked to say ‘Thank you’ when we’re given something.


(iii) An adult is likely to say “No one thinks you are funny” when the child is being mischievous and annoying everyone.


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