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[B] I Like Guys Who Have A Sense Of Humor

LET'S READ! 📖

Direction: Read the conversation below. Then, exchange roles with your mentor.


23-EE-I Like Guys Who Have A Sense Of Humor

Situation:

Anthony and Alexa are talking their upcoming graduation ball.

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Anthony

Has anyone asked you to be their date to the graduation ball yet?

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Alexa

Actually, I don't have a date yet. Do you know anyone I could go with?

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Anthony

Hmm. What kind of guys do you like?

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Alexa

Oh, I like guys who aren't too serious and who have a good sense of humor.

You know, someone I can enjoy the party with.

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Anthony

OK, Uh, what else?

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Alexa

Well, I'd prefer someone I have something in common with - who I can talk to easily..

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Anthony

I think I know just the guy for you. Billy. Do you know him?

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Alexa

No, I don't think so.

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Anthony

OK, I'll ask him to meet us for dinner, and you can tell me what you think.

after meeting Billy...

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Anthony

So, what's the verdict? What did you think of Billy?

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Alexa

Well, I was worried at first - especially when I saw that he rode a huge motorcycle. I thought he might turn out to be one of those guys who is into heavy metal music and stuff like that. You know what I mean?

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Anthony

But he's just a regular kind of guy, right?

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Alexa

Yeah, we got along really well!

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Anthony

I knew you'd like him.

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Alexa

Yeah, I do. And he's really funny. He had me laughing hysterically at the restaurant, remember?

I think the people sitting next to us thought we were nuts.

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Anthony

So are you two going to get together again?

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Alexa

Definitely. In fact, we're going to the graduation ball together!

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Anthony

That's great!

QUESTION

1. What kind of guys does Alexa like?

2. Why was Alexa worried when she first saw Billy?

3. Why do you think Alexa liked Billy?

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

A. Relative pronouns

Relative pronouns as subjects

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I like guys. They aren't too serious. I like guys who / that aren't too serious.
I like guys. They have a good sense of humor. I like guys who / that have a good sense of humor.

Relative pronouns as objects

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I'd prefer someone. I can talk to him easily. I'd prefer someone (who / that) I can talk to easily.
I'd prefer someone. I have fun with him. I'd prefer someone (who / that) I have fun with.

NOTES

  1. A relative pronoun - "who" or "that" - is necessary when the pronoun is the subject of the clause:


    I'd love to meet someone who / that is considerate. | I'd love to meet someone is considerate.

  2. When the pronoun is the object of the clause, "who" and "that" can be left out:


    I'd like a roommate who / that I have a lot in common with. | I'd like a roommate I have a lot in common with.

B. Clauses with it + adverbial clauses with when

Clauses with it

Adverbial clauses with when

I don't mind it

when people talk on the train.

I don't like it

whena person in front of me walks slowly.

I can't stand it

when someone is being cruel to animals.

It bothers me

when a person near me in a restaurant chews loudly.

It upsets me

when people arrive late for appointments.
NOTES

  1. In sentences with an "it" clause + an adverbial clause with "when," the word "it" refers to and means the same as the adverbial clause with "when." The "it" in these sentences is necessary and cannot be left out:


    I hate it when people talk on a cellphone in an elevator. | I hate when people talk on a cellphone in an elevator.

    It bothers me when people talk on a cellphone in an elevator. | Bothers me when people talk on a cellphone in an elevator.

B-1. Rewrite the sentences using the words in the parentheses

  1. I don't like it when I forget a co-worker's name. ( it embarrasses me )

  2. I hate it when I have to wait for someone. ( it upsets me )

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

A. I love it when...

Direction: How do you feel about these situations. Complete the following "it" clauses.

  1. It bothers me when .

  2. It embarasses me when .

  3. It really upsets me when .

B. What are they like?

Direction: Listen to the conversation that describe three people, and complete the table. Write two adjectives from the previous activity for each person. Write or type down your answers while listening.

Adjectives Positive/Negative personality
1. Andrea
2. James
3. Mr. Johnson