ABSTRACT
Adult: ‘I will be saying some sentences. Can you repeat them?’
Five-word sentences Knights had swords and armour Butterflies are found in gardens Some dogs live in kennels I like to go shopping
Six-word sentences Frogs and tadpoles live in ponds In July the weather is warmer Playing out of doors is fun. We went to the theatre yesterday
Repetition of negative sentences
Four-word sentences It’s not stuck fast Don’t come in yet It’s not torn badly
Five-word sentences I didn’t remember it properly He’s not coming until tomorrow I don’t think it’s right I don’t like strawberry jam Reptiles don’t have soft bodies
Six-word sentences Polar bears don’t like the heat I was not lost last night It didn’t rain here until Sunday James’ leg wasn’t hurting until yesterday He didn’t think it’s good enough
Seven-word sentences (negative with solution) I can’t stand the shouting, speak quietly I can’t see the boat, move nearer John doesn’t feel well, take him outside
48Positive and negative
John enjoyed the cartoon but didn’t laugh much
We both like milkshakes but not strawberry flavour
She doesn’t like to swim far, but enjoys diving
The lake isn’t frozen yet, wait until January
Martin doesn’t like vanilla ice cream, he prefers chocolate
Jade likes swimming, but doesn’t enjoy running
Mel won’t go to the cinema, but will go to MacDonald’s
Andrew wants to go to the park, but won’t play football
