English for Everybody - Intermediate Course
Explain? errr ... well, you see..
Well, it's like this...

Explanations

Here are some people asking for and giving explanations. Look at the dialogues and then answer 'yes' or 'no' to the question below. Then click on Analysis to check your answer. Remember, this exercise is mostly about English speakers in Britain.


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1. Passenger: Can you tell me why we are waiting?
    Stewardess: Yes sir, we will have to wait for half an hour.

Q. Is this explanation correct? Yes     No     Analysis

No. The passenger has asked for a reason why he is waiting, and the stewardess has told him how long he must wait - which is not what he asked for.