Correcting Politely and Asking for Clarification - Functional Language
Practise correcting politely and asking for clarification at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.
What’s in the worksheet?
- Useful phrase patterns
- Situation-based response practice
- Space for written responses
- Suggested answers on page 2
Choose between correcting information and asking for clarification when unsure.
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Page 1 of 2 · A4 printable PDF
Page 2 of 2 · Answer key · A4 printable PDF
A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Give learners page 1 and keep the suggested answers on page 2 for discussion after they write.
- Separate known errors from unheard or unfamiliar language; practise went and have seen in the two grammar examples.
- Write the eight responses, choosing repetition, slower speech, meaning questions or a tentative correction as needed.
- Read short exchanges aloud and let the partner supply the clarified information.
Support and extension
Provide incorrect/correct verb pairs for support. Extend with a check rather than an overconfident correction of dates or floors. Accept different polite wording that performs the right function.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
