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Choose the correct meaning, A or B.
1 Are you seeing the club chairman tomorrow? You might put in a good word for me A You expect the person to do this. B You're not sure the person will do this.
2 You must read the new book by Margaret Atwood - it's fantastic!
A I think you should do this. B I'm ordering you to do this.
3 Might I borrow your calculator for a moment?
A You're talking to your best friend. B You're talking to a clerk at the bank.
4 Well, we could always go on the bus.
A I don't really mind how we get there. B I really want to go on the bus.
5 I'd sooner stay at home this weekend.
A I think we should do this earlier. B I'd prefer to do this.
6 We can have a look at the shops.
A I'm making a suggestion. B I'm describing a future ability.
7 The decision made by the financial arbitrator will be accepted by all parties.
A This is a spontaneous decision by the arbitrator. B This is a formal instruction
8 You'd better call the insurance company and tell them
A I think this is a possible thing to do. B I think this is the best thing to do.
9 You will listen to me, young lady!
A This is talking about a future action. B This is giving an order.
10 We might as well go straight home.
A There's nothing better to do. B I really want to go home.
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