Practising what you’ve learnt
- Correct the following passage:
Alan stared at his wife in dismay are you sure your
pregnant he asked of course Im sure she replied crossly
but we agreed we couldnt afford a baby yet did you forget
to take the pill I suppose I must have done what are we
going to do about it he queried there’s nothing we can do
of course there is I wont have an abortion if thats what
you mean I might of agreed once but not now but how can
we afford to keep a child he said in exasperation we hardly
afford to keep ourselves dont be so ridiculous Kate scoffed
Im going to read the pamphlet the doctor gave me its
called Baby Care she left the room before he could reply.- Set out the above passage in play form.
See page 157 for suggested answers.
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