Reading Ativity

Associating intentions to statements


Write a number on the corresponding line.

1. State preferences, likes.

2. Indicate cause-effect relation.

3. State purpose, aim.

4. Describe a personality trait.


A Haven’t you got any work to do, Julie?

CorrectShe wants to know the cause of the other character’s waste of time.

B He wants me to take some shorthand.

CorrectShe explains the cause of her apparent waste of time.

B …he went to get some money from the bank.

CorrectShe explains the reason for her boss’ absence.

C ... I’ve got something to tell you.

CorrectHe expresses he has a purpose for inviting her to sit.

C … you’ll be pleased to know that you’ve got the job.

CorrectHe states the result (effect) of his giving her the job.

F … I’m sorry to hear that.

CorrectHe expresses the consequence of his hearing what he considers bad news.

F … She’s awful to work for

CorrectHe states his negative opinion (dislike) on the referred person.

G Did you remember to photocopy those reports for me?

CorrectShe wants to know if he fulfilled a purpose.

J She went to speak to Grimshaw.

CorrectHe explains what she did and why she did it.

I Grimshaw needs someone to say yes…

CorrectHe describes another person’s submissiness.

L … I had to go to the bank

CorrectHe explains why (aim) he arrived late.

I stopped to get some petrol.

CorrectHe indicates the cause of his stopping on the way.

Grimshaw wants to see me.

CorrectHe states Grimshaw’s purpose.