A. Read the sentences under the picture.
Person 1: I can’t climb this ladder.
Person 2: Hold my hand. I’ll pull you up.
When you offer to help someone, use I’ll or I will + the simple form of a verb.
B. Read each sentence on the left. Match it with an offer to help on the right. Write the letter of your answer on the line.
| 1. __f__ I’m really thirsty. | a. I’ll carry it. |
| 2. _____ I’m really hungry. | b. I’ll fix it for you. |
| 3. _____ This suitcase is too heavy for me. | c. I’ll get the owner’s manual. |
| 4. _____ It’s raining hard, and I have to leave. | d. I’ll draw you a map. |
| 5. _____ We don’t have any dish soap. | e. I’ll set the table. |
| 6. _____ I can’t find my glasses. | f. I’ll get you a glass of water. |
| 7. _____ I don’t know how to get to the park. | g. I’ll loan you my umbrella. |
| 8. _____ Dinner is almost ready. | h. I’ll make you a sandwich. |
| 9. _____ My bicycle is broken. | i. I’ll help you look for them. |
| 10. _____ I don’t know how this coffee maker works. | j. I’ll get some on my way home. |
C. Read the matched sentences aloud with a partner.
D. Offer to help someone. Write your sentences on the lines. Begin each sentence with I’ll. (There are many possible sentences.)
1. I’m really hungry. ________________________________________________________
2. I have a bad cold. ________________________________________________________
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