Ex. 9: Expressing Feelings

Choose the most appropriate answer according to the task indicated in the parentheses.

1. This tower stands on solid rock. –       I didn't know that. (Express surprise.) (Correct)(Incorrect)

This tower stands on solid rock. – Oh really? I didn't know that. (Express surprise.) (Correct)

2. They invited everyone except me. –       (Sympathize.) (Correct)(Incorrect)

They invited everyone except me. – I'm sorry to hear that. (Sympathize.) (Correct)

3. Mommy, I passed my math test! – That's      ! (Express approval.) (Correct)(Incorrect)

Mommy, I passed my math test! – That's great! (Express approval.) (Correct)

4. It's too difficult. I can't do it. – Yes, you can.       (Encourage.) (Correct)(Incorrect)

It's too difficult. I can't do it. – Yes, you can. Don't give up. Try again. (Encourage.) (Correct)

5. You are going to lose this opportunity. –       (Express indifference.) (Correct)(Incorrect)

You are going to lose this opportunity. – I don't care. (Express indifference.) (Correct)

6.       play the music loudly. (Complain.) (Correct)(Incorrect)

I wish you wouldn't play the music loudly. (Complain.) (Correct)

7. I have made your favorite cherry pie for dessert. –       (Express joy.) (Correct)(Incorrect)

I have made your favorite cherry pie for dessert. – Wonderful! (Express joy.) (Correct)

8.       Maybe she just missed her bus. I'm sure that she will be here soon. (Ask not to worry.) (Correct)(Incorrect)

Take it easy. Maybe she just missed her bus. I'm sure that she will be here soon. (Ask not to worry.) (Correct)

9.       I have burned my finger! (Express physical pain.) (Correct)(Incorrect)

Ouch! I have burned my finger! (Express physical pain.) (Correct)

10.       I'm going to be late again! (Express annoyance.) (Correct)(Incorrect)

Oh my, I'm going to be late again! (Express annoyance.) (Correct)

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