1. There are many reasons why this is a bad idea. __________ it's dangerous.
Correct!
Wrong!
2. I have given you three reasons why I don't want to participate, __________ being that I don't have time today.
Correct!
Wrong!
3. Laura: "Let's raise money by selling hugs to strangers downtown." Bobby: "First of all, no one would want to pay money for hugs. ___________, I don't want to hug strangers on the street."
Correct!
Wrong!
4. I can't go to Ribfest with you because I don't eat meat. __________, I have other priorities today.
Correct!
Wrong!
5. Cooper: "But you haven't told me exactly what is holding you back from accepting my offer." Harry: "__________, Cooper, I simply have no need for this product."
Correct!
Wrong!
6. __________ why anyone would need a Jell-O garden gnome.
Correct!
Wrong!
7. One way to conclude your excuse is to say:
Correct!
Wrong!
8. You want to accept an invitation, but you are unavailable. To sound sincere, you could say:
Correct!
Wrong!
9. All these extra details are nice, but _________ our clients just want to receive quick and cheap service.
Correct!
Wrong!
10. First of all, I'm busy. Secondly, it's too expensive. ___________, it's too cold outside.
Correct!
Wrong!
Quiz ESP003. Giving Excuses_ How to say NO in English
Well, at least you tried ๐
Hmmm, you could do better
You're almost there
Excellent