Three clause types at work
B1 | Work English | Use Back and Next to move. 15 activities plus cover and finish.
A = adverbial: when, why, if B = attributive: describes a noun C = noun clause: after think, know, tell
Because the shop was busy, I stayed late. The rota that is by the till has the hours. I think that Friday will be busy. Three links, one workday.
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Activity 1. Your work week
Speak. 1 or 2 sentences each.
1. What was busy this week?
2. Who helped you at work?
3. What do you want to finish next week?
I was busy because we had a stock check. Lan helped me. She is the colleague who knows the system. I want to finish the report that is late.
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No fixed answers. Any true reply is good. Aim for one because, who, or that line.
Activity 2. Which sounds better at work?
Choose a or b.
1. a) Meeting at 10. Be there. b) When the meeting starts at 10, please be there. c) When the meeting starts at 10, but please be there.
2. a) I need the file. You sent yesterday. b) I need the file that you sent yesterday. c) I need the file you sent yesterday.
3. a) Where is the key? Tell me. b) Can you tell me where the key is? c) Can you tell me what the key is?
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- b, when clause gives time.
- b, that points to the right file.
- b, polite noun clause.
Activity 3. Sort: A, B, or C?
A = when, why, if. B = describes a noun. C = after think, know, tell.
1. I stayed late because the client called.
2. She is the manager who hired me.
3. I know that the delivery is late.
4. If the printer works, print two copies.
5. The room where we meet is cold.
6. Do you know when the bus leaves?
7. Although it rained, we finished the stock check.
8. The form that you need is on my desk.
9. Can you tell me what time the shop opens?
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A: 1, 4, 7. B: 2, 5, 8. C: 3, 6, 9.
Activity 4. Adverbial: choose the right ending A
1. I left early because ...
2. Call me when ...
3. If the customer waits, ...
4. Although the day was long, ...
5. We checked twice so that ...
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1 my son was sick. 2 you arrive at the office. 3 offer water and a chair. 4 we finished with a smile. 5 there were no mistakes.
Activity 5. Adverbial: your true lines A
Say, then type. Short lines are best.
1. I hurry when ...
2. I call my manager if ...
3. I stayed late last week because ...
4. Although I was tired, I ...
I hurry when the phone rings at closing time. I call my manager if the till does not work. I stayed late because we had new stock. Although I was tired, I helped a new colleague.
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Accept true lines. Check each starts with the right linker and has a subject plus verb after it.
Activity 6. who, which, that, where B
Type one word. People take who. Things take which or that. Places take where.
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- who
- which or that
- where
- that or which
- who
- which or that
Activity 7. Join two lines into one B
Type the key words. Example: who asked.
1. I emailed the client. She asked for the report.
2. The printer is broken. We use it every day.
3. This is the room. We pack orders here.
4. I found the key. You lost it yesterday.
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- I emailed the client who asked for the report.
- The printer that we use every day is broken.
- This is the room where we pack orders.
- I found the key that you lost yesterday.
Activity 8. Polite questions C
Type the end part. Use statement order. No flip.
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- where the stockroom is
- what time the meeting starts
- if (or whether) Mr Lee is in today
- when the van will come
- why this bill is high
Activity 9. think, know, said C
1. I think ___ we need more staff on Saturdays.
2. She said ___ the new rota starts Monday.
3. I do not know ___ to do about the broken till.
4. He asked ___ I can work late on Friday.
5. I am not sure ___ the client paid or not.
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1 that. 2 that. 3 what. 4 whether or if. 5 whether. Note: we often drop that in speech for 1 and 2.
Activity 10. Label the email: A, B, or C?
Hi team,
(1) When you open the shop, please check the fridge.
The list (2) that I left on the desk shows the plan.
I think (3) that we are low on milk.
(4) If a customer asks for oat milk, offer tea instead.
Can you tell me (5) who will close tonight?
The rota (6) which is by the till has the hours.
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6.
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1 A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 A. 5 C. 6 B.
Activity 11. Fix the chat: choose the right line
1. Although it was busy, but we helped all clients.
2. The driver which brought the boxes is waiting.
3. Do you know where is the new rota?
4. The room where we eat it is small.
5. She said me that she will be late.
6. If you will see Lan, tell her I called.
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All first options are right. 1: no but with although. 2: who for people. 3: statement order. 4: drop extra it. 5: told me, not said me. 6: if plus present.
Activity 12. Meetings: choose the natural reply
1. Boss: The file is late.
2. Client: Where is my order?
3. You need help.
4. Plan change.
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All first options. They are fuller, politer, and use the clause correctly.
Activity 13. Write: six true lines
Write about your real job. Then say each line aloud.
1. The part of my job that I like most is ...
2. I work best when ...
3. My colleague, who ..., helps me a lot.
4. I think that our team should ...
5. If we have a problem at work, we ...
6. Ask one real question with Can you tell me ...?
1. The part of my job that I like most is helping new staff. (B) 2. I work best when the shop is quiet. (A) 3. My colleague, who speaks three languages, helps me a lot. (B) 4. I think that our team should plan breaks better. (C) 5. If we have a problem at work, we call the supervisor. (A) 6. Can you tell me how I can improve my emails? (C)
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Accept true lines. After you write, label each one A, B, or C.
Activity 14. Speak: fix a late delivery
A delivery is 2 days late. You call the supplier. Use at least 1 A, 1 B, and 1 C.
Start: Hello, I am calling about ...
Help: Because the boxes did not come, ... / The order that we need is ... / Can you tell me when ...?
Hello, I am calling about the order that we placed on Monday. (B) Because the boxes did not come, our shelves are empty. (A) Can you tell me when the van will arrive? (C) If it comes today, we can still serve customers. (A)
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No fixed script. Good if you used one of each type and the supplier could follow you. Record your try and play it back once.
Activity 15. Exit ticket: 3 lines for tomorrow
Write 3 lines you can really use at work.
1. If the queue is long, I will open till two. (A) 2. I will clean the shelf that is near the door. (B) 3. I think that Friday will be busy, so I will ask for help. (C)
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Accept real plans. Check word order after tell me, and who for people. Keep these 3 lines for next time.
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Keep your 3 exit lines. Use one at work tomorrow. Start next class by saying which one you really used.