First Example: Tina: Did you hear? I just got the project. Alec: Really? I thought my proposal was a lock. Tina: They liked mine better. Looks like you need to step up your game if you’re gonna compete with me. Alec: Don’t get too cocky.
Example 1:I want to graduate early, so I registered for 2 extra classes this semester. I thought I could handle it, but I’m starting to think I am in over my head. With all the homework, reading assignments, and classes to attend, I’m not sleeping well and I’m feeling
Example 1: Bill: Do you have plans for vacation, Mike?Mike: Nope. I can’t decide what I want to do. My roommates want to go to Las Vegas, but my parents want to take me on a cruise through Mexico.Bill: Mike! That’s a no-brainer! You can
Context #1 Jim: Have you decided who you’re going to vote for? Chris: I still don’t know. I’m kind of on the fence right now. Both candidates are qualified and seem great for the job. Context #2 Carol: Have you and your husband found a
Example: Stephane: I’m looking for the emergency clinic. Someone told me it was pretty near. Sean: It’s a stone’s throw away. You see that building fifty feet away? Stephane: The pink one? Sean: That’s the one. Just next door. Stephane: Wow, no kidding! It really
Example 1: Tom and Elizabeth are brother and sister. Tom has been looking for a job for about a month. Elizabeth: How’s your job hunt going, Tom? Tom: I finally have a job Elizabeth: Really? Tom: Yes! I’m going to be working as a Coder
Example 1: Hey, Marty! What are you doing for your birthday? I think I am going to have a party at Fabulous 5. Wait! They went out of business! What?! Are you sure? They closed down?! Yeah. Apparently there were leaks in the restrooms, holes
Context #1 – Roommates watching TV at home Vanessa: This new TV show was supposed to be so good, but it’s really boring and confusing. I have no idea what’s going on. Brad: Yes, this show is definitely for the birds. Why don’t we change
Context #1 – Tim: Have you heard about the new ride and Magic Mountain called the Death Drop? John: Yeah, I heard it’s super scary. Have you been on it? Tim: Well, we went there this weekend and I was going to go on it
Context #1 Sam: Last night we found this really awesome restaurant for authentic southern BBQ! Tony: Really? Where is it? Sam: It’s a tiny little hole in the wall right on the corner of Main St. and First. The food is cheap and delicious! Context
