New here? This is lesson 68 of a free 240-lesson English course.
Homework and tests in English
Ana walks to the Blue Plate after English class at the library. She has homework that is not done, and she already asked for one more day.
At the counter, Dee wants to know about the test. Murray listens with his coffee still full.
By the end, you'll say you need more time, ask to turn work in tomorrow, and say how a test went.
Can I turn it in tomorrow is the polite ask. I think I did okay is a calm, honest answer.
By the end of this lesson
Say you need more time, ask to turn work in tomorrow, and tell how a test went.
- Can I turn it in tomorrow?Please let me give it to you one day later.
- How did you do on the test?What was your result on the test?
- I got ___ on the test.This was my score.
- I missed class yesterday.I did not go to class yesterday.
- I need more time.I cannot finish by the usual time.
- I think I did okay.I believe the test went all right for me.
Scene — after class
Wednesday evening after class. Ana pushes into the Blue Plate with her tote bag and a folder of homework.
Dee is at the counter with the coffee pot. Murray sits on two stools, coffee still full. The jukebox by the door stays quiet.
Learn — homework and tests
Six lines cover late homework, extra time, and how a test went.
You'll also ask to turn work in tomorrow and say your score.
Can I turn it in tomorrow?
Please let me give it to you one day later.
When to use it: Ask this when homework is late and you need one more day.
Turn it in means give the work to the teacher.
Say it: Turn, it, and in can link.
How did you do on the test?
What was your result on the test?
When to use it: Ask a classmate this after a test.
Did is the past tense of do here.
Say it: Did and you can link.
I got ___ on the test.
This was my score.
When to use it: Say this to tell someone your test score.
Got is the past tense of get, so fill the blank with your score.
I missed class yesterday.
I did not go to class yesterday.
When to use it: Tell a teacher you were not in class.
Missed is the past tense, and it means you did not go.
Say it: The -ed in missed sounds like t.
I need more time.
I cannot finish by the usual time.
When to use it: Say this when work is not ready yet.
Use this before you ask to turn it in tomorrow.
I think I did okay.
I believe the test went all right for me.
When to use it: Say this when the test was not great and not bad.
Okay here means all right, not a big win.
Story — at the counter
Watch Ana at the counter after class. She talks about the test and a late homework paper.
The highlighted words are the lines you just learned.
- The lamps are on. Ana sets her folder on the counter.
DeeWere you in class yesterday, hon?She asks if Ana was in class the day before.
AnaI missed class yesterday. I feel sad about it.She was not in class yesterday, and she feels sad.- DeeYou were not there. How did you do on the test?Dee shortens it, then asks about Ana's test result.
- AnaI think I did okay. I used a pencil.She says the test was all right, then talks about a pencil.
- DeeThe score, hon. Not the pencil.Dee wants the result, not extra details.
- AnaI got a B on the test.This was my score.
- Dee tips the pot. Murray's cup is still full.
- DeeAnd the homework, sweetie?Dee asks about the homework next.
- AnaI need more time. I asked, "Can I turn it in tomorrow?"She cannot finish tonight, and she asked for one more day.
MurrayWell, that wasn't in the song.The old song did not say that.- DeeGood luck, hon. See you tomorrow.She wishes Ana success and says they will meet the next day.
- AnaSee you tomorrow.you will see them the next day
Practice — late work
Eleven quick exercises wait here. You'll listen, pick, fill a gap, build a line, and swap a word.
They stay tiny, so the round moves fast.
0 of 11 done
What did you hear?
What did you hear?
What does it mean?
What does it mean?
How did you do on the test?
What do you say?
What do you say?
The homework is due tonight. You cannot finish it. Tell the teacher you cannot finish by the usual time.
Pick the reply
Dee says:
Pick the reply
How did you do on the test?
What was your result on the test?
And you reply with:
Fill the gap
Fill the gap
I did not go to class yesterday.
I ____ class yesterday.
Build the line
Build the line
Please let me give it to you one day later.
?
Tap the words in order.
Swap the word
Swap the word
The test was all right. Not great, not bad. Tell them how you did.
I think I did ____.
What did you hear?
What did you hear?
What do you say?
What do you say?
Ana is still at the counter. Wish her success on the homework.
True or false?
True or false?
This line asks what time something starts.
What do you say?
What do you say?
You are leaving the diner. You will see Dee the next day.
Say it — say it back
Now you're Ana at the diner after class. When it's your turn, tap the microphone and speak the line.
Tap play first if you want to hear the line. Your recording stays on your device.
- DeeWere you in class yesterday?She asks if you were in class the day before.
- Ana (you)Tell her you were not in class the day before.
Tell her you were not in class the day before.
I missed class yesterday.
I did not go to class yesterday.
0 of 5 said
Recap — what you can say now
| English | Simple English | Play |
|---|---|---|
| Can I turn it in tomorrow? | Please let me give it to you one day later. | |
| How did you do on the test? | What was your result on the test? | |
| I got ___ on the test. | This was my score. | |
| I missed class yesterday. | I did not go to class yesterday. | |
| I need more time. | I cannot finish by the usual time. | |
| I think I did okay. | I believe the test went all right for me. |
Save your progress — it’s free
Keep your place in the course and see which lines you’ve learned.
Want the next lesson in your inbox?
Get the next lesson by email, one a day.
Join the newsletterDaily lesson emails are coming soon. Newsletter subscribers get them first.
Keep practicing with Yak Cards
Want to keep these lines handy? Grab the Yak Cards for this lesson and review them anywhere.
A quick round with the Yak Cards each day keeps homework and test lines ready for class.
Open Yak Cards