Question

Imagine that there is a Mr Somebody who has to correct all the wrongs that are done by Mr Nobody. Write in the following table, what Mr Somebody will have to do.

Mr Nobody’s Actions	Tasks for Mr Somebody
1. The plate is broken / cracked	Mend the plate. / Throw it away carefully.
2. The book is torn	____________
3. The door is ajar.	____________
4. The buttons are pulled from the shirt	____________
5. The pins are scattered.	____________
6. The door is still squeaking.	____________
7. There are finger marks upon the door.	____________
8. The ink has spilled over.	____________
9. Boots are lying around.	____________
10. ____________	____________
11. ____________	____________

Add a few more things to the list in the above table, using your own ideas and experience.

Answer 1

Mr Nobody’s Actions	Tasks for Mr Somebody
1. The plate is broken / cracked	Mend the plate. / Throw it away carefully.
2. The book is torn	Glue the pages together.
3. The door is ajar.	Close the door.
4. The buttons are pulled from the shirt	Stitch the buttons onto the shirt.
5. The pins are scattered.	Collect the pins and keep them in the proper place.
6. The door is still squeaking.	Oil the door.
7. There are finger marks upon the door.	Wipe off the finger marks.
8. The ink has spilled over.	Clean up the spilled ink.
9. Boots are lying around.	Put the boots in the proper shelf / cupboard.
10. Blinds are open.	Close the blinds.
11. Used plates are left on the table.	Put the used plates in the sink.
12. There are pieces of paper on the floor.	Put the pieces of paper in the bin.
13. Clothes are scattered on the bed.	Fold and keep the clothes in the cupboard.
14. Umbrellas are thrown on the sofa.	Keep the umbrellas in their stand