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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.
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Solution
| 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 |
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