1. “Oh no! Raymond’s face has gone pale and he is struggling to breathe after eating the prawn curry. Do you think ____________________?”
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2. “I’m really looking forward to the party tonight but I’m not sure about this dress. _____________________.”
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3. “It’s the first time I’ve made this chocolate cake and unfortunately I think I may have overcooked it. I followed a new recipe. _____________________________?
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The most logical answer is 'does it taste alright?' due to seeking reassurance that the cake recipe has turned out okay. Smelling the cake is also possible, but the less likely answer.
4. Cockney Bill: “Alright mate? Nice weather ain’t it?” Cockney Jill: “___________________. It’s lovely to have a bit of sun for a change.”
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In Cockney English, the reply to the greeting 'alright' is to reply back with the same word 'alright'. Note: the word "ain't" is non-standard Cockney English and means "isn't".
5. You are in a café and you need one more chair for your table. You see a spare chair at another person’s table, so you approach and say: “Excuse me. __________________ if I take this chair?”
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6. John: “Look at that woman in the red dress. She’s gorgeous.” Bob: “___________________.”
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In Cockney non-standard English, when a person is good-looking he or she is a 'bit of alright'.
7. Jacky: “Come on Steve! We’re going to be late. Have you found your keys yet?” Steve: “Found them, finally. Alright, ____________________.”
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Grammatically speaking, all the answers are potentially correct. However, if you are late to be somewhere you will want to 'get going' as fast as possible and will not have time for other activities.
8. Dorothy: “I just got a call from Harry’s brother. This morning when Harry was driving to work he was involved in a serious car accident and now he’s in hospital. He’s had to have emergency surgery on his leg.” Pam: “Oh no. ____________________.”
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9. Laura: “Mummy, I’m really scared about having my tooth pulled out when I go to the dentist today.” Mummy: “Don’t worry. _______________.”
Note: All the answers are Bob Marley lyrics, although if we are going to be precise, then in the song Bob Marley actually sings "Every little thing gonna be alright."
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