You got 10 correct out of 10. :D 1. Brittany: I finally graduated from university. Josh: ________________! Dig in Go for it Cheers Congratulations 2. What can you say when you are raising your glasses before dinner? That's fantastic news! Rubbish! Excuse me! Cheers! 3. You have a guest staying over at your house for a few days. You say: Don't mention it. Sorry. Make yourself at home. Well done, you! 4. Josh: I'm so sorry for bumping into you. Jelena: __________________. Please don't worry Help yourself Go for it That's fantastic news 5. Nicola: Thank you for clearing the snow from my driveway. Noddy: You're welcome. __________________. Yes, please, that would be great Bad luck It's not a problem That sounds good 6. Leo tells you he failed his test. You say, "I'm so sorry" with your voice going _____________. up down 7. Daphna: My pet turtle died this morning. Yael: __________________. Don't mention it That's such terrible news I don't mind Excuse me 8. Dinner is served. Everybody ________________! dig in well done congratulations yes, please, that would be great dance now 9. Johnny: Shall I pick you up at 8 o'clock? Amber: That _____________ good. yes thank you sounds no 10. You hold the door open for your colleague to pass ahead of you and say: I don't mind. After you. Don't mention it. I didn't mean to. You smell like boiled eggs.

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