Mom: Hey, could you help me with something?
Partner: Sure, what do you need?
Mom: I need help with folding the laundry. There’s a lot to do, and it’s taking me longer than I thought.
Partner: Of course! I’ll get started right away. Do you want me to sort the clothes first?
Mom: Yes, please. Can you separate the dark colors from the light ones? The dark clothes tend to fade if they’re washed with the light ones.
Partner: Got it. I’ll make sure to keep them apart. Anything else?
Mom: Well, after the laundry, could you also take out the trash? The bin is full, and it’s starting to smell.
Partner: No problem. I’ll do that. I’ll take it out when I’m done folding the clothes.
Mom: Thanks! It will be so much faster if we work together. By the way, do you have time to help with dinner later? I’m planning to make pasta, and I could use some extra hands.
Partner: Sounds good! I can help with dinner. What do you need me to do?
Mom: Maybe you can chop the vegetables while I boil the water for the pasta?
Partner: Sure, I can do that. Do you want me to set the table too while I’m at it?
Mom: That would be amazing! It will make things go a lot faster if we divide up the tasks.
Partner: Absolutely. Teamwork makes everything easier and faster. Plus, it’ll be nice to sit down and enjoy dinner together once we’re done.
Mom: I agree. I’m really glad we can help each other out. Thank you!
Vocabulary List
- Fold [foʊld] (verb) – To bend something (usually clothes or fabric) so that one part covers another.
Example: “Can you fold the towels, please?” - Sort [sɔːrt] (verb) – To arrange things into groups or categories.
Example: “I need to sort the clothes by color.” - Separate [ˈsɛpəreɪt] (verb) – To divide things into different parts or groups.
Example: “Please separate the dirty dishes into plates and cups.” - Trash [træʃ] (noun) – Waste or things that are thrown away.
Example: “Don’t forget to take out the trash.” - Set the table [sɛt ðə ˈteɪbəl] (phrase) – To arrange dishes, silverware, and glasses on the table for a meal.
Example: “Can you set the table while I prepare the food?”
Grammar Tips:
- Polite Requests with “Could”: Use “Could” to ask for help or make a request in a polite way.
Example: “Could you help me with the laundry?”
Example: “Could you take out the trash?” - Using “While” for simultaneous actions: When talking about doing two things at the same time, use “while.”
Example: “I can set the table while you cook.”
Example: “I’ll fold the clothes while you sort them.” - “Anything else?” for adding more tasks: When asking if there’s more to be done, use “Anything else?”
Example: “Anything else I can help with?”
Example: “Do you need anything else?”
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Mom: "Hey, could you help me with something?"
Partner: "Sure, what do you need?"
Mom: "I need help with folding the . There’s a lot to do, and it’s taking me longer than I thought."
Partner: "Of course! I’ll get started right away. Do you want me to sort the first?"
Mom: "Yes, please. Can you separate the dark colors from the light ones? The dark clothes tend to if they’re washed with the light ones."
Partner: "Got it. I’ll make sure to keep them apart. Anything else?"
Mom: "Well, after the laundry, could you also take out the ? The bin is full, and it’s starting to smell."
Partner: "No problem. I’ll do that. I’ll take it out when I’m done folding the clothes."
Mom: "Thanks! It will be so much faster if we work . By the way, do you have time to help with dinner later? I’m planning to make pasta, and I could use some extra hands."
Partner: "Sounds good! I can help with dinner. What do you need me to do?"
Mom: "Maybe you can chop the while I boil the water for the pasta?"
Partner: "Sure, I can do that. Do you want me to set the too while I’m at it?"
Mom: "That would be amazing! It will make things go a lot faster if we divide up the ."
Partner: "Absolutely. Teamwork makes everything easier and faster. Plus, it’ll be nice to sit down and enjoy dinner together once we’re done."
Mom: "I agree. I’m really glad we can help each other out. Thank you!"