English Lessons
“Sylvia, where do you stand on this?”
You're leading a meeting at work to discuss a major business decision. Most of the people in the meeting have given their opinions and there is some disagreement. You want to ask one of the people who hasn't given an opinion yet, so you ask this.
“I didn't bring any workout clothes.”
You're visiting a friend who lives in another city. He likes to run for exercise, and he asks if you want to go running with him. You'd like to, but you don't have the right clothes to wear.
“Oh my goodness. It was so moving, by the end I was tearing up.”
You're talking with your friend about a book that you read. You say this because the book was very emotional and dramatic.
“What's your position on health care reform?”
A candidate for a senate position is being interviewed by a news reporter. The reporter wants to know what the candidate thinks about changing the health care system. She asks the candidate this question.
“OK, well, I’ll let you get settled in.”
There's a new employee working under you. It's her first day at work. You've been explaining things to her for a while. Now you need to go back to your office to do some work. You say this so that you can leave.
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