Question

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Match each sentence with A or B as the best way of continuing. (Underlined words are stressed.)
1 They will have released the exam results by now.
A Mine came in the post this morning.
B Why hasn't the school been in touch to let us know?
2 Our parents would leave all the doors open when we were children, including the front door.
A It was really annoying because we had no privacy.
B There were far fewer worries about security in those days.
3 The representatives of the transport union will always recommend strike action.
A We're expecting the result of the ballot at one o'clock.
B It's as though they can't possibly accept an amicable settlement.
4 My grandmother will act as guarantor for the loan.
A It annoys me when she meddles in my affairs.
B She's always very happy to help her grandchildren.
5 Kerry and Mike will be arriving soon.
A They left on time and there aren't any hold-ups on the motorway.
B They're parking outside right now.
6 My computer wouldn't send any emails this morning.
A This is always happening. B I don't know what went wrong with it.
7 Jack will spend every Saturday afternoon in front of the TV watching football.
A I really wish we could sometimes do something together.
B He retired last week and doesn't have to work on Saturdays any more.
8 The travel agent wouldn't give me my money back.
A She was adamant that I needn't have cancelled the flight.
B She makes a habit of being unpleasant.

Answer 1

1. A - Mine came in the post this morning.

2. B - There were far fewer worries about security in those days.

3. B - It's as though they can't possibly accept an amicable settlement.

4. B - She's always very happy to help her grandchildren.

5. B - They're parking outside right now.

6. B - I don't know what went wrong with it.

7. A - I really wish we could sometimes do something together.

8. B - She makes a habit of being unpleasant.