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."

Answer 2

1. "I'm sorry, but I don't love you," he said remorsefully.
2. "Give me back all my letters," she said angrily.
3. "I think... I have an idea," he said thoughtfully.
4. "Don't make a noise. Everyone is asleep," she said softly.
5. "I don't feel like doing anything," he said lazily.
6. "This is a very important matter," she said urgently.

Scene between Hartley's wife and Héloise, when she is telling the cook to leave:

Hartley's Wife: "Héloise, I need you to ask the cook to leave," she said firmly. Héloise: "Alright, madam. I'll handle it," she said confidently.

Hartley's Wife: "Make sure you do it politely, but firmly," she said instructively. Héloise: "Of course, madam. I'll convey the message respectfully," she said reassuringly.

Hartley's Wife: "And please make sure the kitchen is tidied up after she leaves," she said tidily. Héloise: "Don't worry, madam. I'll ensure everything is in order," she said efficiently.

Hartley's Wife: "Thank you, Héloise. Your assistance is greatly appreciated," she said gratefully. Héloise: "You're welcome, madam. I'm here to help," she said sincerely.