Giving Examples - Functional Language
Practise giving examples 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
Make a general idea clearer by supplying a relevant everyday example.
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A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Give learners page 1; use the suggested answers on page 2 after they have written and compared their own responses.
- Contrast a full sentence after For example with a noun example after such as or like.
- Write examples of English practice, snacks, city places, recycling and other categories.
- Read a general statement and its example to a partner, who checks whether the example really belongs to the category.
Support and extension
Provide category-to-example pairs for support. Extend with two examples and a short explanation. Especially highlights an item rather than always introducing a new example; accept suitable alternatives and avoid universal recycling claims.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
