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English Conversation Practice - Asking for Clarification
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Frank: What was the boss talking about?
Andrew: Weren't you listening?
Frank: Yes. But, I didn't quite understand what he meant.
Andrew: He said no one is getting a raise this year.
Frank: That's ridiculous.
Andrew: I know. The managers are all getting bonuses.
Frank: The company made a profit too.
Andrew: I don't know what's going on.
Frank: I'm going to ask for a clear explanation.
Andrew: Good luck. You may lose your job.
1. What did Frank and Andrew's boss announce?
No one is getting a raise
No one is getting a bonus
People are getting laid off
The company is closing
2. Who are getting bonuses?
Andrew
Frank
The managers
No one
3. What is Frank going to ask for?
A raise
A bonus
An explanation
A vacation
4. What does Andrew say Frank may lose?
His mind
His keys
His wallet
His job
1. No one is getting a raise
2. The managers
3. An explanation
4. His job