Reacting to Surprises

What are we learning today?

You will answer with a sentence when someone tells you something surprising.

Explanation

• First, show surprise: Really? Wow! Oh no!
• Then ask a question: How was it? What happened?
• Then add a comment: Cool! It sounds fantastic.
• Use What happened? when you want details.

Examples

1. I fell off the board a lot! - Really?
2. I went windsurfing. - Wow! How was it?
3. I dropped the ball at bowling. - Oh no! What happened?

Remember!

• Show surprise, then ask a question or add a comment.
• Really? shows surprise and interest.

Check yourself

1. Which question asks for details?
2. Which word shows surprise: "Really?" or "Because"?
3. What can you say after you show surprise?