Self-check questions

Read the dialogue and analyze all types of linking. Mark the linking. Now practise the conversation, linking the words smoothly.

A: Ann’s just phoned. She and Diana are both on their way. Is dinner ready? Can I help you?

B: Yes. Can you get out two eggs from the fridge?

A: Which eggs? The large ones or the small ones?

B: The large ones. Small eggs are no good.

A: OK. Anything else?

B: Yes. Squeeze another orange, and put the fresh orange juice in a jug, please.

A: Right. What next?

B: There’s a pie in the oven. Take it out, and slide it under the grill. Then finish laying the table for me. Each person needs a knife and fork, and a cup and saucer. And then, could you scrub all these potatoes.

A: Come on, Anne and Diana!