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Word of the Day: JUST

Your goal: Use just to explain that you need only one small thing or action.

REVIEW

JUST can mean only.

“I just need my keys” means your keys are the only thing you need.

Practice the patterns I just need… and I just need to…

CHOOSE TWO AND RESPOND

Read each question aloud. Choose two responses that make sense together. Use just in at least one. Say them together as your answer. Then try a different combination.

“Are you ready to leave?”

  • I just need my keys.

  • They’re on the table.

  • I just need to get my bag.

  • I’ll be quick.

  • I just need one more minute.

  • I’m almost ready.

“Do you need any help?”

  • I just need a little help.

  • The last part is confusing.

  • I just need an example.

  • Then I can try it myself.

  • I just need to check one answer.

  • Everything else looks right.

“Would you like anything else?”

  • I just need some water.

  • Everything else is fine.

  • I just need a spoon.

  • Thank you for checking.

  • I just need the check.

  • We’re ready to leave.

“Are you finished with your work?”

  • I just need to save it.

  • Then I’ll be done.

  • I just need to check the last page.

  • I want to make sure it’s correct.

  • I just need a few more minutes.

  • I’m nearly finished.

“Do you have a question?”

  • I just need to confirm the time.

  • I wrote down ten o’clock.

  • I just need the room number.

  • I know which building it is.

  • I just need to know where to wait.

  • This is my first visit.

COMPLETE THE RESPONSE

Choose a word from the box. You may use a word more than once. More than one answer may work.

keys • example • water • save • time • minute

  1. “Are you ready to drive?”
    “I just need my _____.”

  2. “Do you understand the pattern?”
    “I just need an _____.”

  3. “Would you like something to drink?”
    “I just need some _____.”

  4. “Is your document finished?”
    “I just need to _____ it.”

  5. “Do you have all the meeting details?”
    “I just need to confirm the _____.”

  6. “Can we leave now?”
    “I just need one more _____.”

EXTEND THE CONVERSATION

Choose an ending. Say the whole response aloud.

“Are you ready?”

“I just need my keys. _____”

  • They’re on the desk.

  • I’ll be right there.

  • Everything else is ready.

“Do you need help?”

“I just need an example. _____”

  • Then I can try it.

  • Please show me the first one.

  • I understand the instructions.

“Are you finished?”

“I just need a few more minutes. _____”

  • I’m checking the last page.

  • Thanks for waiting.

  • You can go ahead.

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