Question

b414)) Listen to some lines from stories. Add an
adverb from a after 'said' to show how the
person is
speaking.
1 'I'm sorry, but I don't love you,' he said
2 'Give me back all my letters,' she said
3 'I think... I have an idea,' he said
4 'Don't make a noise. Everyone is asleep,' she
said
5 'I don't feel like doing anything," he said
6 'This is a very important matter,' she said
c In pairs, write a short scene between Hartley's wife and
Héloise, when she is telling the cook to leave. Include at
least two adverbs of manner after said.

Answer 1

1 'I'm sorry, but I don't love you,' he said sadly.

2 'Give me back all my letters,' she said firmly.

3 'I think... I have an idea,' he said hesitantly.

4 'Don't make a noise. Everyone is asleep,' she said quietly.

5 'I don't feel like doing anything," he said lazily.

6 'This is a very important matter,' she said gravely.

Hartley's wife: "Héloise, I'm afraid I have to let you go. Your services are no longer needed here."

Héloise: "What do you mean, madam? I've been with this household for over 10 years. Why are you letting me go?"

Hartley's wife: "I'm sorry, but my husband and I have decided to hire a new cook. We think it's time for a change."

Héloise: "But madam, I've been nothing but loyal and hardworking. Can't you reconsider?"

Hartley's wife: "I'm sorry, but our decision is final. Please gather your things and leave as soon as possible."

Héloise: "Very well, madam. I'll be on my way. But I must say, I'm disappointed and hurt by this sudden dismissal."