UI2 - Inversions

Pre- Intermediate 1Agreeing and DisagreeingTeacher Dante Nery.

My sentences Tick (V) the ones that are also true about you. Put a cross (x) on the ones that are not.I am afraid of the consequences of the World-Cup I can play the guitarI was a good student when I was youngI would like to win the lotteryI like Italian foodI saw a film last weekend

How can you AGREE or DISAGREE with these statements in English?Me too!I am afraid of the consequences of the World-Cup I can play the guitarI was a good student when I was youngI would like to win the lotteryI like Italian foodI saw a film last weekendAgree Disagree

Me too I ______

Me too I cantMe too I ______Me too I ______ Me too I ______ Me too I ______ Complete the rest of the chart How can you Disagree?

Agreeing with an affirmative statement.Complete the dialogue.A: I can play the guitar.B: Me too. (Agree)

A: I can play the guitar.B: So can I (Agree) (Inversion) More formal!I am afraid of the consequences of the World-Cup I can play the guitarI was a good student when I was youngI would like to win the lotteryI like Italian foodI saw a film last weekendAgree Agree INVERSIONMe too So _____

Me too So can IMe too So _____Me too So _____ Me too So _____ Me too So _____ Complete the rest of the chart How can you Agree in a different way?

Now, practice with your sentences!!!

Pair work.See if you agree or disagree with the statements.DO NOT USE ME TOO IN THIS EXERCISE!I am Brazilian.

I can drive a car.

I was studying on Sunday.

I would like have more time for myself.

I like to travel at the weekends

I went to Goinia last December.

E.g.: I cant go to the partyMy sentences Tick (V) the ones that are also true about you. Put a cross (x) on the ones that are not.I am not an extroverted person.I cant ride a motorcycle.I wasnt at home yesterday.I wouldnt like to be an accountant.I dont usually eat out during the week.I didnt watch a lot of tv when I was a child.

How can you AGREE or DISAGREE with these statements in English?Me neither.

I am not an extroverted person.I cant ride a motorcycle.I wasnt at home yesterday.I wouldnt like to be an accountant.I dont usually eat out during the week.I didnt watch a lot of tv when I was a child.Agree Disagree

Me Neither I ____Me Neither I ____Me Neither I wasMe Neither I ____Me Neither I ____Me Neither I ____Complete the rest of the chart How can you Disagree with a negative statement?

Complete the dialogue.A: cant ride a motorcycle B: Me neither. (Agree)

A: I can play the guitar.B: Neither / Nor can I (Agree with a negative) (Inversion) More formal!Agreeing with an negative statement.I am not an extroverted person.I cant ride a motorcycle.I wasnt at home yesterday.I wont travel in July.I wouldnt like to be an accountant.I dont usually eat out during the week.I didnt watch a lot of tv when I was a child.Agree Agree INVERSIONMe neither Neither ___Me neither Nor can IMe neither Neither ___Me neither Nor ______Me neither Neither ___Me neither Nor ______Me neither Neither ___

Complete the rest of the chart How can you Agree with a negative in different way?

Now, practice with your sentences!!!

Pair work.See if you agree or disagree with the statements.I havent been to Australia.

I am not a lawyer.

I cant do snowboarding.

I wasnt at my parents house on Sunday.

I wouldnt like to work with I.T.

I dont have any children.

I didnt travel on my last holiday.

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