Inviting Someone Out
Explore friendly ways to invite someone out, say yes, and say no politely in everyday conversations.
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Questions with solutions-
1. Escolha a resposta correta.
What does Mia invite Ben to do?
Mia: Do you want to see a movie with me?
- Go to a movie together.
- Tell her about a movie.
- Watch a movie without her.
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- Go to a movie together.
"With me" makes this an invitation to do something together.
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2. Escolha a resposta correta.
What is Sam's answer?
Ari: Want to get lunch?
Sam: Sure! That sounds great.- Sam does not want to have lunch with Ari.
- Sam wants to have lunch with Ari.
- Sam needs time to decide.
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- Sam wants to have lunch with Ari.
"Sure" is an easy, friendly way to say yes.
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3. Escolha a resposta correta.
How does Rob answer the invitation?
Elena: Want to get a sandwich?
Rob: No, thanks.- He says yes happily.
- He asks for more information.
- He says no politely.
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- He says no politely.
Adding "thanks" makes a short refusal sound friendlier.
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4. Preencha a lacuna.
You are happy about the invitation and want to say yes.
Pat: Would you like to have dinner with us?
You: I'd ___ to!- love
- sorry
- afraid
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Pat: Would you like to have dinner with us?
You: I'd love to!"I'd love to" is a warm way to accept an invitation.
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5. Coloque as palavras na ordem correta.
You want to invite your friend out for ice cream.
- Let's
- get
- ice cream.
- some
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Let's get some ice cream.
"Let's" suggests something for you and the other person to do together.
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6. Escolha a resposta correta.
You cannot go because you have to work. What could you say?
Jo: Want to go shopping?
- Sure! I don't have to work.
- Sorry, I can't. I have to work.
- Yes, please! I'm ready to go.
Your reply should match your situation.
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- Sorry, I can't. I have to work.
A short reason helps your friend understand why you cannot come.
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7. Ouça e digite a resposta.
A friend has an idea for going out.
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- How about going to the park?
"How about" is a friendly way to suggest an activity.
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8. Escolha a resposta correta.
What would Leo like to do with Nora instead?
Nora: Want to play tennis?
Leo: Not really, but I'd like to go swimming.- Play tennis.
- Play tennis and then swim.
- Go swimming.
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- Go swimming.
You can suggest a different activity if the first idea does not interest you.
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9. Escolha a resposta correta.
Has Lee accepted the invitation?
Dana: Want to come to the concert?
Lee: Maybe. I need to check with my parents.- Not yet. Lee is still unsure.
- Yes. Lee has agreed to go.
- No. Lee has decided not to go.
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- Not yet. Lee is still unsure.
"Maybe" is not a clear yes or no, so Dana still needs an answer.
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10. Escolha a resposta correta.
What does Max's reply mean in this conversation?
Kim: Pizza after class?
Max: I'm in!- He wants to stay in class.
- He wants to join Kim for pizza.
- He wants to eat pizza alone.
Think about how Max answers Kim's invitation.
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- He wants to join Kim for pizza.
"I'm in" is a casual way to say you want to take part.
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11. Preencha a lacuna.
You cannot go out today, but you hope to go later.
Thanks! I'd like to go, but I'm busy today. Maybe ___?
- right now
- never again
- another time
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Thanks! I'd like to go, but I'm busy today. Maybe another time?
"Another time" shows that you are still interested, even though you cannot go today.
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12. Escolha a resposta correta.
Who will be there if Eli says yes?
Maya: We're going bowling. Want to join us?
Eli: Who else is going?
Maya: A few of my friends.- Maya, Eli, and a few friends.
- Only Maya and Eli.
- Eli and the friends, but not Maya.
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- Maya, Eli, and a few friends.
"Join us" invites someone to be part of a group.
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13. Escolha a resposta correta.
What should Alex understand from Jules's reply?
Alex: Want to get coffee or go for a walk?
Jules: Either is fine with me.- Jules wants to do both activities.
- Jules does not want to do either activity.
- Jules is happy with either activity.
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- Jules is happy with either activity.
"Either is fine" means that one choice or the other is OK.
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14. Escolha a resposta correta.
Why does Ben mention his brother?
Mia: Want to have dinner at the new cafe?
Ben: I have to stay home with my little brother.- To invite his brother to the cafe.
- To explain why he cannot go.
- To suggest dinner at his brother's house.
Notice where Ben needs to stay.
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- To explain why he cannot go.
People sometimes give a reason instead of saying "no" directly.
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15. Escolha a resposta correta.
Ana wants to be kind and accept Omar's answer. What could she say?
Ana: Would you like to come to the game?
Omar: Thanks, but I'm not feeling well.- No problem. I hope you feel better soon.
- Come anyway. You can rest after the game.
- Great! I'm glad you're coming.
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- No problem. I hope you feel better soon.
"No problem" helps your friend feel comfortable about saying no.