sarcastic remarks or disparaging comments (very negative and destructive comments). If you must
make a complaint, try to give constructive criticism (criticism that helps the situation improve). And if
you need to ask a favor of someone, always do it politely – don’t forget to say “Please”!
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Lesson 37 – Quiz
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1. After the last argument I ___________ with my brother, we didn't speak to each other for
months.
2. At my college graduation, a famous entrepreneur ___________ a speech about the importance
of innovation.
3. Bill ___________ on and on about his weekend fishing trip - I really didn't need to know all the
details!
4. Can I ___________ you a favor? I need a ride to the doctor's office tomorrow morning.
5. Dave apologized ___________ for forgetting about our appointment.
6. During a ___________ in the conversation, she excused herself to go make a phone call.
7. Have I ever ___________ you the story of how I met my husband?
8. I don't like networking events - spending hours trying to ___________ small talk with strangers
just isn't my cup of tea.
9. I had a ___________ chat with my manager and gave him an update on the project.
10. I ___________ up a conversation with a woman at the library, and she gave me some interesting
book recommendations.
11. Jim and Nicole had a ___________ discussion about the best school to put their children in.
12. John may have ___________ the truth a bit when talking about how successful his company is.
13. My father doesn't talk a lot; when he has something to say, he gets ___________ to the point.
14. My mother taught me always to speak with a respectful ___________ of voice.
15. Rachel's sarcastic ___________ kept making me laugh during the movie.
16. Sally has been dropping ___________ that she's interested in Kevin.
17. Telling ___________ may be convenient at the time, but it can get you into trouble later.
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