These two stories are similar but not the same. Can you see the differences? Read both stories and then answer the questions.
STORY 1
NICK: Where were you yesterday? I didn’t see you at school. PAT: I was ill. I stayed in bed all day. NICK: What was the matter with you? PAT: I had a bad stomach ache. NICK: Are you feeling better today? PAT: Yes I am, thank you. Did I miss anything interesting? NICK: No, it was boring at school yesterday. PAT: Did you have any homework? NICK: Yes, for English and Math. You can copy my homework. PAT: Thanks!
STORY 2
WILLIAM: Where were you yesterday? I didn’t see you at school. BETTY: I was ill. I stayed in bed all day. WILLIAM: What was the matter with you? BETTY: I had diarrhea. WILLIAM: Are you feeling better today? BETTY: Yes I am, thank you. Did I miss anything interesting? WILLIAM: Yes, it was fun at school yesterday. BETTY: Did you have any homework? WILLIAM: Yes, for science and geography. You can copy my homework. BETTY: Thanks!
Pat ____ Betty were both ill, ____ Patty had a stomach ache and Betty had diarrhea.
and / but
and / and
but / and
but / but
Both Pat and Betty were ill yesterday.
True
False
Pat had diarrhea yesterday.
True
False
Nick said it was fun at school yesterday.
True
False
Who was ill yesterday?
Pat and Betty
Nick and Patty
Nicky and William
William and Betty
Who said it was boring at school yesterday?
Nick
Pat
William
Betty
William said he had homework for ___ and ____ yesterday.