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Simply spleendid. 1 should never have believed it. When did
you expect him? Take as many as you like. Better late than never.

What did you have to say about it? What an extraordinary thing to
do! Well copy it again then. 1 was afraid it might be difficult.

What's the trouble? And the best of luck to you!

Drill III.

A. Answer the following questions in detail. Make your
answers sound definite but friendly. Show your interest in the

subject of the conversation.

Model: Why didn't you tell him the truth?

-I didn't know myself.

What were you doing in the evening? Why didn't you meet
her at the station? How many classes a week do you have? Why

didn't you ask him about the telegram? What is this novel about?

B. While asking questions make them sound brisk and

businesslike.
 Model: Ask your friend what you can do to clarify the situation.

What can I do to clarify the situation?

Ask your friend: when he can come; what was discussed at

the meeting; why he was away from classes; how many mistakes
he made in the dictation: when he is going to be back.

B. Suggest a course of action to your friend. Try to be
friendly.

Model: What shall I do to make up with him? Tell him the
truth.

What shall I do to improve my pronunciation? How can 1 air

the room? What must 1 do to switch on the tape-recorder? How

can I get this book? I'm afraid I'll catch a cold.

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