A. Directions: Encircle the letter of the proper response to each of the following expressions.
1. "You've been gone for almost a week and I took the liberty of doing some of your
tasks here. I hope you don't mind."
a. "Mind? Why would I mind? Thank you for taking care of things while I was
gone. I hope you didn't have much trouble.”
b. How could you? What if you didn't do them right? I'm going to get in big trouble."
c. Whatever gave you that idea? I didn't ask you for any favors."
d. So what? Are you expecting anything from me? I'm not going to pay you, if
that's what you're getting at."
2. "I heard about your dad. My condolences, he was such a good person. Are you okay?"
a. "Okay? Who would be okay at a time like this?"
b. "Thank you. Yes, he was. I can't believe he's gone."
c. "I don't need your pity. Stay away from me!"
d. "No, I'm not! My father is dead!”
3. "You did very well in the exam I gave you. Congratulations!"
a. "So what? Who cares about your exam anyway?”
b. "It's just a test. I don't care if I fail anyway.'
c. "Thank you, sir. I studied really hard for it."
d. "Well, I should, shouldn't I? I haven't been sleeping, thanks to you!"
4. "What
you did wasn't very nice. I think you should apologize to her."
a. "Why should I? She was wrong!"
b. "Why should I apologize for something I didn't do?”
c. "I don't think so. If anyone needs to apologize, it should be her."
d. "Yes, I know. I was wrong. I'll talk to her as soon as possible.'​