Expressing doubts and uncertainty 89- He asked me for a date.
a. I think he’s out to get you. c. I think he likes you.
b. I think he wants his space. d. I think he’s on your case. - Why are you so upset?
a. My boyfriend wants his space. c. My boyfriend is there for me.
b. My boyfriend just pigged out. d. My boyfriend works out. - What are his strengths?
a. He doesn’t lift a finger. c. He’s out to get me.
b. I don’t have a clue. d. He spends too much time on the telephone.
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EXERCISECircle the word or expression that best completes each of the following sentences.- I really tonight. Now I don’t feel so good.
a. worked out c. mattered
b. pigged out d. cheered her up - He’s my best friend. He’s always.
a. wanting his space c. there for me
b. working for someone d. pigging out - They a lot of time fixing this place up.
a. worked out c. spent
b. counted on d. wanted their space - Thank you! That really.
a. cheers me up c. spends a lot of money
b. lifts a finger d. is on my case - He spends a lot of money, so he must be rich. It’s ; he hardly has
enough to pay his rent.
a. out of the blue c. a strength
b. just the opposite d. the matter
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EXERCISECircle the most appropriate response to each question or remark.- Is it true you have a great new office manager?
a. Yes, she doesn’t lift a finger. c. Yes, she doesn’t have a clue.
b. Yes, she is on your case. d. Yes, she is working out. - You look fantastic!
a. Thanks, I’ve been pigging out. c. Thanks, I’ve been lifting a finger.
b. Thanks, I’ve been working out. d. Thanks, I’ve been wanting my space.