1. Fred is about to have a painful landing. He says:

This might get uncomfortable.
I don't know what to do.
This is a big problem.

2. The weather report predicts a hurricane. You say:

This could be a disaster.
We must prepare for bad weather.
It might get windy.

3. A friend asks if your son has a girlfriend. You say:

Not just yet.
He is only a baby.
He is much too young.

4. Bill has just had an excellent meal. He says:

That was extremely good.
I have eaten much worse.
I am feeling very full.

5. Your friend's car engine blew up. You say:

His car can't be used.
He needs a new engine.
He had a bit of engine trouble.

6. Mary is red-faced and furious. Carol says:

What has upset you?
Are you not happy?
Can't you calm down?

7. The bathroom arrangements are primitive. You say:

Not the latest technology, I see.
The toilets are outdoors!
Is this the best they could do?

8. Sally comes home to see her house on fire. She says:

Call the fire brigade!
This is not good.
Everything will burn down.

9. You have a very elegant friend. You say:

He always looks his best.
He likes to dress well.
He's not badly-dressed.

1. 'Joel is not short of cash.'

Joel tries to borrow money.
When discussing if Joel can afford a new car.
Joel is a millionaire.

2. 'It is a bit too far to walk.'

Explaining why you used the car to the shops.
When discussing the distance from the Earth to the Sun.
Considering the path up a mountain.

3. 'That was probably a mistake.'

Frank annoys a large dog.
Frank drives his car off a cliff.
Frank is rude to a waitress.

4. 'Well, it is late.'

A library book is returned after 20 years.
The train arrives after a two-hour delay.
You explain why you are leaving a party at 2 a.m.

5. 'He could lose a bit of weight.'

Carl old trousers don't fit any more.
Carl has taken up jogging.
Carl is enormously fat.

6. 'I'm rather pleased.'

You have won the lottery.
You won third prize in a flower show.
The weather was good for your picnic.

7. 'That was not very nice.'

Sam steals candy from a baby.
Sam takes the last chocolate from the plate.
Sam tells you a small lie.

8. 'She had to practice a bit.'

Callie sings a song perfectly.
Callie wins the London marathon.
Callie showsthat she can ice skate.