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Disagreeing and Criticizing

You will see 5 sentences. Choose the missing word for each. If you get one wrong you have to start again.

 

The Right "Softener"

"I'm sorry, but this shirt is ..... torn on the sleeve. Can I have a different one?"

  describes a negative quality (hard/uncomfortable)

  starts a sentence to suggest a reason.

  is used for a formal guess.

  describes physical damage.

  goes inside a request for help.